Importaco is a leading Spanish international food group specializing in the production, processing, and distribution of nuts and mineral water. Founded in 1940, the company has grown into one of the largest nut producers in Europe and a major player in the Spanish beverage market, operating 17 production centers across several countries and maintaining a workforce of over 2,000 employees.

Headquartered in the Valencia region, Importaco offers a stable corporate environment with a strong focus on innovation, food safety, and sustainable sourcing. For international professionals, the company provides opportunities in specialized technical fields such as Data Analytics, Market Intelligence, and Global HR, particularly for those looking to build a career in the Mediterranean region outside of Madrid or Barcelona.

Importaco was founded in 1940 by Francisco Pons Martí as a family-run nut business in Valencia. Over the decades, it expanded through strategic acquisitions in the mineral water sector and became a key integrated supplier for major retail groups.

For international professionals

Headquartered in Beniparrell (Valencia), offering a high quality of life with a lower cost of living compared to Madrid.
One of the top 10 food companies in Spain and a primary supplier for Mercadona, the country's largest supermarket chain.
Operates a diverse portfolio including the 'Casa Pons' brand and several mineral water brands like Agua de Cortes.
Strong emphasis on R&D and quality control, making it an attractive destination for food scientists and industrial engineers.
Global reach with a supply chain spanning multiple continents, requiring international business and logistics expertise.

This job was published 3 months ago

Quality Analyst Beniparrell

Importaco

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Who are we?

At Importaco, we are a constantly growing company specializing in offering innovative, sustainable, and high-quality solutions. Our team is made up of people passionate about what they do, and we are looking for someone like you to join us.

We are looking for a Quality Analyst with a focus on food safety and process control to join us and ensure compliance with our quality and safety standards in Beniparrell, for the Technological Center

What are we looking for?

If you are a dynamic, committed person with a desire to grow in an expanding company, we are waiting for you!

📌 Main functions:

Your main mission will be to control and guarantee the safety and wholesomeness of the product and the facilities, ensuring compliance with quality and food safety standards.

Your key functions include:

Control quality parameters of the production process (on-line/off-line), performing physicochemical and sensory analyses on raw materials, semi-finished products, finished products, and packaged goods.
Record results in management systems (SAP, Excel) and prepare associated documentation.
Detect and manage non-conforming products, issuing, tracking, and closing incident reports.
Collaborate in the investigation of customer complaints and incidents regarding raw materials or processes.
Execute control plans (HACCP, allergen control, and insect control) and perform sampling for microbiological analysis.
Supervise compliance with cleaning plans, managing the segregation and transfer of waste to the authorized manager.
Verify the absence of contaminants after repairs and validate the release of maintenance equipment.
Control the quality of water used in the process, verifying chlorine, pH, and organoleptic characteristics, and managing the presence of biocides in cooling towers.
Manage laboratory materials and coordinate the sending of samples for internal and external analysis.
Ensure regulatory compliance (internal and external) to maximize the efficiency and profitability of the area.
Provide support to other divisions and areas in quality and food safety management.

✅ What do we value?

Academic training: Higher Vocational Training in Food Industry or Laboratory.
Languages: Basic English.
IT skills: SAP (intermediate level), Excel, Word (advanced user).
Legislation/Regulations: Knowledge of:
- BRC and IFS standards.
- HACCP system and hygiene regulations.
- Standards on contaminants and GMOs.
- Current legislation on labeling.
Specific knowledge:
- Quality (BRC, IFS) and environmental management systems.
- Calibration and metrology.
- Sensory and textural analysis of products.

🔹 What do we offer?

Continuous training plan for your professional development.
Growth opportunities at national and international levels.
Immediate incorporation into a dynamic team.
Social benefits package.
Work in collaborative environments.

If you are a detail-oriented, organized person passionate about quality and food safety, we want to meet you! 🚀

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¿Quiénes somos?

En Importaco, somos una compañía en constante crecimiento, especializada en ofrecer soluciones innovadoras, sostenibles y de alta calidad. Nuestro equipo está formado por personas apasionadas por lo que hacen, y buscamos a alguien como tú para unirse a nosotros.

Buscamos Analista de Calidad con enfoque en seguridad alimentaria y control de procesos, que se incorpore para garantizar el cumplimiento de nuestros estándares de calidad y seguridad en Beniparrell, para el Centro Tecnológico

¿Qué buscamos?

Si eres una persona dinámica, comprometida y con ganas de crecer en una empresa en expansión, ¡te estamos esperando!

📌 Funciones principales:

Tu misión principal será controlar y garantizar la seguridad e inocuidad del producto y las instalaciones, asegurando el cumplimiento de los estándares de calidad y seguridad alimentaria.

Entre tus funciones destacan:

Controlar parámetros de calidad del proceso productivo (on-line/off-line), realizando análisis físico-químicos y sensoriales en materias primas, productos semielaborados, elaborados y envasados.
Registrar los resultados en los sistemas de gestión (SAP, Excel) y elaborar documentación asociada.
Detectar y gestionar productos no conformes, emitiendo, realizando el seguimiento y cerrando los informes de incidencias.
Colaborar en la investigación de reclamaciones de clientes e incidencias de materia prima o proceso.
Ejecutar planes de control (APPCC, control de alérgenos e insectación) y realizar la toma de muestras para análisis microbiológicos.
Supervisar el cumplimiento de los planes de limpieza, gestionando la segregación y cesión de residuos al gestor autorizado.
Verificar la ausencia de contaminantes tras reparaciones y validar la liberación de los equipos de mantenimiento.
Controlar la calidad del agua utilizada en el proceso, verificando cloro, pH y características organolépticas, y gestionando la presencia de biocidas en las torres de refrigeración.
Gestionar el material de laboratorio y coordinar el envío de muestras para análisis internos y externos.
Garantizar el cumplimiento normativo (interno y externo) para maximizar la eficiencia y rentabilidad del área.
Dar soporte a otras divisiones y áreas en la gestión de calidad y seguridad alimentaria.

✅ ¿Qué valoramos?

Formación académica: Ciclo Formativo Superior en Industria Alimentaria o Laboratorio.
Idiomas: Inglés básico.
Informática: SAP (nivel medio), Excel, Word (usuario avanzado).
Legislación/Normativa: Conocimiento de:
- Normas BRC e IFS.
- Sistema APPCC y normativa de higiene.
- Normas sobre contaminantes y OGM.
- Legislación vigente sobre etiquetado.
Conocimientos específicos:
- Sistemas de gestión de calidad (BRC, IFS) y medioambiente.
- Calibración y metrología.
- Análisis sensorial y textural de productos.