Panda
Quality Control Inspector – Regional Quality – Produce
- Permanent
- Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job overview
Date posted
14/08/2025
Location
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Entry level
Qualification
Not applicable
Expiration date
28/09/2025
Job description
Responsible for inspecting all inbound fresh produce and deli deliveries to ensure compliance with Panda specifications, local (SASO/SFDA) and international quality and food safety standards. This includes applying sampling plans, checking temperatures, inspecting product quality, documenting non-conformities, and ensuring proper storage practices are followed to prevent sub-standard products from entering the supply chain.
Required skills
quality inspection
food safety compliance
SASO regulations
SFDA regulations
temperature checking
product sampling
non-conformity reporting
Brix measurement
fruit firmness testing
pest control monitoring
documentation management
product storage compliance
produce specifications
industrial thermometer usage
digital camera operation
Key responsibilities
- Schedule and prepare for receiving fresh deliveries daily.
- Follow DC receiving SOP and apply sampling plan during product inspection.
- Check temperature of vendor vehicles and products before offloading and dispatch.
- Inspect products and recommend acceptance or rejection based on specifications.
- Capture and report all non-conformities with pictures to the TL.
- Complete receiving logs and inspection checklists accurately and on time.
- Ensure correct storage practices according to product category and conditions.
- Ensure conformance to Panda receiving processes.
- Check Brix and firmness for relevant fruits based on specifications.
- Monitor pest control system in DC to ensure no pest infestation.
Experience & skills
- Diploma required; college level preferred.
- Familiarity with QA regulations set by Corporate QA Team.
- Good English language skills; Arabic language is an advantage.
- Self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Ability to reject deliveries with technical justification.
- Basic computer, email, and reporting skills.
- Experience with digital cameras and industrial thermometers.
- Previous experience in fresh produce, grocery, or food quality inspection.