Desired Job Title
Quality Control TechnicianFood TechnologistLaboratory TechnicianProcess OperatorWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteOpen to relocation: Yes
Mithra Raj
Rolleston
Work Preference
Summary
Dairy Technologist and laboratory professional with hands-on experience in dairy plant laboratory and food manufacturing environments. Skilled in sampling, sample preparation, microbiological and analytical testing, HACCP, CCP monitoring, GMP, laboratory procedures, environmental monitoring and ATP swabbing, and quality documentation. Reliable and detail-oriented, with strong focus on food safety, product quality, specification compliance and quality assurance.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Intern
Tegel Foods Limited
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Compared in-process chicken samples against customer specifications, quality requirements, and documented procedures.
- Supported metal detector verification and hygiene checks to maintain food safety controls on the production line.
- Recorded product identification, temperature, weight, and inspection results accurately in quality documentation.
- Maintained traceability records and reported product deviations and non-conformances to the Technical team.
- Assisted customer complaint investigations and coordinated with Production and Technical teams to support product quality and food safety.
General Operator
Jamestrong Packaging
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Checked packaging 100 units per shift against food-grade quality standards during AQL and visual inspections.
- Conducted AQL and visual inspections of food-grade packaging against quality specifications.
- Identified defects and reported non-conforming materials, supporting corrective action follow-up.
- Maintained inspection records and traceability while following quality, hygiene, GMP, and workplace safety requirements.
- Maintained clean, organized work areas to support efficient operations.
- Followed standard operating procedures to ensure consistent task execution.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Worked closely with quality control teams to address any non-conformance issues promptly, ensuring consistent product quality across all output batches.
Dairy Technologist
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed microbiological, physicochemical, compositional, and sensory testing against product specifications.
- Prepared media and samples through weighing, grinding, dilution, and oven drying for analysis.
- Conducted serial dilution, streaking, incubation, TPC, and coliform count procedures for microbiological analysis.
- Performed pH, moisture, protein, fat, and compositional analyses using laboratory equipment and established procedures.
- Maintained laboratory records, test results, and production data while applying HACCP, food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and safe work practices.
- Supported dairy product testing, ensuring quality standards and specification compliance.
- Improved product quality by conducting routine testing and analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
- Recorded laboratory results accurately for traceability and process review.
- Followed GMP, HACCP, and standard operating procedures during daily operations.
- Monitored production parameters to maintain consistency across milk and cultured product batches.
- Prepared samples for composition, microbiological, and shelf-life analysis.
- Assisted with sanitation checks to uphold hygiene and food safety requirements.
- Maintained documentation for quality control, batch release, and corrective actions.
- Coordinated with suppliers to source high-quality raw materials while maintaining cost-effectiveness in procurement processes.
Technical Officer
Tirumala Milk Products Pvt. Ltd.
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Used MilkoScan, Gerber butyrometer, moisture analyser, refractometer, pH meter, centrifuge, water bath, and muffle furnace for routine analysis.
- Performed ATP swabbing and supported environmental monitoring to verify hygiene conditions across production areas.
- Supported CCP monitoring and in-process quality checks to keep production aligned with HACCP and food safety requirements.
- Assisted with product quality investigations, non-conformance reviews, and corrective actions.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts that reduced defects and strengthened finished-product quality.
Dairy Processing & Quality Trainee
Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Performed raw material and finished product quality checks to support specification compliance and release decisions.
- Assisted with routine production and quality control activities across the dairy processing line.
- Monitored HACCP controls and verification steps, supporting CCP checks and corrective action follow-up.
- Maintained production and quality records for traceability, reporting, and audit readiness.
- Followed hygiene, food safety, and workplace safety requirements throughout daily plant operations.
- Inspected milk samples for fat, SNF, acidity, and organoleptic quality.
Education
Master of Science - Food Innovation
Lincoln University
06-2025
Bachelor of Technology - Dairy Technology
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
01-2023
Skills
Dairy laboratory testing
Sampling and sample preparation
Environmental monitoring and ATP swabbing
Laboratory equipment operation and calibration support
Microbiological, physicochemical and compositional testing
Sensory testing
HACCP
CCP
GMP and food safety
Non-conformance and corrective action support
Traceability and reporting
Shelf-life testing
Sterility testing
Certification
FSSC 22000 Version 6 – Food Safety Management Systems Introduction, SGS New Zealand
Personal Information
Work Permit: Full NZ work rights – Post Study Work Visa valid until July 2028
Timeline
Technical Intern
Tegel Foods Limited
11.2025 - 01.2026
General Operator
Jamestrong Packaging
09.2025 - 11.2025
Dairy Technologist
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
09.2022 - 01.2023
Technical Officer
Tirumala Milk Products Pvt. Ltd.
06.2022 - 07.2022
Dairy Processing & Quality Trainee
Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation
03.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Technology - Dairy Technology
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Master of Science - Food Innovation
Lincoln University