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Product Quality Controllers


Product Quality Controllers examine manufactured products and primary produce to ensure conformity to specifications and standards of presentation and quality.

What the job involves

  • Studying product specifications and taking measurements to determine conformity to specifications

  • Examining and marking output for visible defects such as cracks, holes and breakages

  • Making minor repairs and adjustments to products

  • Compiling quality assurance reports, maintaining documentation and reporting findings

  • Examining products for defects and grading produce

  • Designating grading of produce and recording details of assessments according to classification system

  • Collecting and labelling samples for inspection

  • Recording details of sampling procedures and sources of samples

  • Preparing samples and carrying out prescribed tests