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Quality Analyst

On-site in Teruel·Added today (last checked 5 Nov)

Importaco

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Work mode: On-site, Teruel
Contract: Fixed-term
Education: Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Education: Higher Level Training Cycle in Food Industry or Laboratory.
Languages: Basic English.
Computer skills: SAP (intermediate level), Excel, Word (advanced user).
Legislation/Regulations: Knowledge of:
- BRC and IFS standards.
- HACCP system and hygiene regulations.
- Regulations 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.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Ongoing training plan for your professional development.
Temporary contract.
Growth opportunities at a national and international level.
Immediate start in a dynamic team.
Social benefits package.
Work in collaborative environments.

The role

We are looking for a Quality Analyst with a focus on food safety and process control, to guarantee compliance with our quality and safety standards at our Bronchales spring.

If you are a dynamic, committed person with a desire to grow in a growing company, we want to meet you!

What you'll do

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

Control quality parameters of the production process (on-line/off-line), performing physico-chemical and sensory analyses on raw materials, semi-finished, finished, and packaged products.
Record results in the management systems (SAP, Excel) and prepare associated documentation.
Detect and manage non-conforming products, issuing, following up on, and closing incident reports.
Collaborate in the investigation of customer complaints and raw material or process incidents.
Execute control plans (HACCP, water control, oils, allergens, 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 the water used in the process, verifying chlorine, pH, and organoleptic characteristics, and managing the presence of biocides in the cooling towers.
Manage laboratory material and coordinate the sending of samples for internal and external analysis.
Guarantee 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.

Additional information

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

About Importaco

Importaco is a Spanish food and beverage group headquartered in Beniparrell, Valencia. The company is a major player in the production and distribution of nuts, dried fruits, and bottled water, operating across the entire value chain from sourcing and processing to packaging and logistics. With a strong industrial footprint in Spain and international operations, Importaco is a significant employer in the agri-food sector.

In Spain, Importaco operates several production plants in the Valencia region, including facilities in Beniparrell, Carlet, and Chella, where it produces its own brands of bottled water (such as Agua de Cortes) and processes nuts and dried fruits. The company is known for its vertically integrated operations and its commitment to quality and food safety. For international professionals, Importaco offers opportunities in industrial engineering, quality control, and production management, with roles that require a hands-on approach and integration into a well-established Spanish family business.

Industry: Food
Founded: 1939
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Beniparrell, Spain
In Spain: Beniparrell, Carlet, Chella

Good to know if you are moving

Importaco is a family-owned Spanish company, which can offer a more stable and long-term oriented work environment compared to multinationals.
The company operates in the food industry, with production plants in the Valencia region, offering opportunities in industrial engineering, quality control, and maintenance.
Working at Importaco means integrating into a local Spanish work culture, where Spanish is the primary working language.
The group has international operations, which may offer opportunities for internal mobility in the future.
As a major producer of private-label food products, Importaco offers experience in a highly competitive and quality-driven sector.