Quality Associate

• Perform pre-operational checks on the slaughter hall, equipment, knives, crates, and hand-wash stations, and document the results.
• Assist with live bird receiving by counting and weighing birds, noting dead, sick or injured birds, verifying delivery documents, and recording batch numbers for traceability.
• Monitor temperatures of scald and chill water, chlorine levels, carcass core temperatures, and cold room conditions.
• Inspect carcasses for feathers, damage, and contamination, recording findings.
• Check finished products for weight, appearance, odour, packaging, labels, batch codes, and dates before release, and separate any non-conforming items.
• Maintain Halal records, ensure rejected birds are segregated, and report any suspected Halal breaches immediately.
• Verify staff hygiene and use of PPE, confirm cleaning schedules and sanitiser concentrations, and assist with swab sampling.
• Record non-conformities, assist in investigating causes and following up on corrective actions.
• Trace batches linked to customer complaints using production records.
• Keep quality records up to date and prepare daily quality summaries.
• Accompany the Quality Lead on farm visits to assess bird quality, biosecurity, and withdrawal periods.
• Support preparation for internal audits, KHBC inspections, and FSSC 22000 audits.

• Diploma or degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Safety and Quality, Microbiology, Animal Production/Health, or a related field.
• Two to three years of experience in quality or food safety at a licensed slaughterhouse or meat processor, such as Kenya Meat Commission, commercial poultry processor, or KHBC-certified abattoir.
• Basic training in HACCP or food hygiene is preferred.
• Knowledge of Halal requirements is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate record keeping.
• Integrity and willingness to report observations honestly, even if results are negative.
• Clear communication skills with production staff at all levels.
• Basic computer skills including Excel and email.
• Comfortable working with live birds, in cold and wet conditions, and starting early shifts.
• Possession of a valid food handler's medical certificate before starting.
• Ability to comply with Halal requirements on site.

The job offers co-paid health insurance and an optional meal plan including breakfast and lunch. There is also the opportunity to work in a leading climate-tech and food systems company in East Africa.

Apply through the employer's official contact with your application before the closing date, which has not been published.