Job Description

Food Technician

About Strategenius Business Valiants (SBV):

Strategenius Business Valiants (SBV) is a Chennai-based business consulting firm specializing in strategic business development, operational streamlining, and entrepreneurial growth solutions. We partner with startups and SMEs to design tailored strategies that drive sustainable performance, profitability, and scale. With a vision to empower businesses through deep insights, innovative systems, and hands-on execution, SBV offers a 360-degree approach to consultancy.

With a blend of strategic planning, leveraging existing expertise, and tapping into global networks. Strategenius Business Valiants (SBV) is actively expanding into the global trade and export sector in the development of value-added foods and food products,

The company's emphasis on compliance, adaptability, and supply chain optimization further enhances its potential to thrive internationally

About the Role:

We are looking for a

Food Technician

who has hands-on experience in food product quality inspection, raw material sourcing, and export operations. The ideal candidate should understand the complete lifecycle of edible commodities from identifying qualified suppliers and ensuring raw material quality, to testing, packaging, and meeting international export standards. This is a key role that connects procurement, quality assurance, and logistics, ensuring every batch meets FSSAI and export-grade specifications.

Job Type:

Full-time

Location:

Madhavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Work Location:

On site

Key Responsibilities:

Implement and maintain

quality control processes

across all stages raw material, dehydration, packaging, and final product. Conduct

regular audits and inspections

to identify non-conformities and corrective actions. Determine

shelf life

and monitor product stability for export markets. Ensure compliance with

FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and BRC

standards. Monitor and assess the quality and safety of food products through various analytical and sensory testing methods Conduct laboratory tests and analyses on food samples to check for factors such as Quality, Moisture content, nutritional content, microbiological safety, chemical composition, and sensory attributes (taste, texture, aroma) Stay updated on food safety regulations and ensure that food products meet all legal requirements, labeling regulations, and health standards Establish basic

quality systems, SOPs, and lab testing protocols

Set up record-keeping formats, checklists, and quality benchmarks for future scaling. Verify and maintain

export documentation

(FSSAI, Certificate of Origin, Health Certificate, Phytosanitary, etc.). Work with warehouse and logistics teams to release only

quality-approved batches

for export. Liaise with external testing labs and inspection agencies for product validation. Identify and onboard

qualified suppliers

of dehydrated fruits, vegetables, and packaging materials. Evaluate suppliers based on

quality, consistency, hygiene, and delivery timelines.

Conduct

vendor audits

and ensure adherence to our food-grade sourcing criteria. Coordinate with vendors and co-packers for raw material quality and export specification compliance.

Qualifications & Experience:

B.Sc / M.Sc / B.Tech in Food Technology, Food Science, or related discipline. 3 to 5 years in

food processing, dehydration, export-oriented production, or FMCG food operations.

Strong knowledge of

drying technologies, packaging materials, and shelf-life determination.

Familiarity with

FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and BRC compliance.

Ability to conduct

moisture testing, microbial testing

, and maintain lab documentation. Knowledge of

APEDA or export documentation

related to food products is an added advantage. Experience in

supplier sourcing and vendor evaluation

for food products. Strong observation skills, attention to detail, and process discipline. Proficiency in

MS Excel / ERP / Documentation tools.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Commuter assistance Paid sick time Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:

Madhavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):

Current Location Current Salary What is your expected salary? Are you available to join immediately ? Please specify your earliest availability date to join in DD/MM/YYYY format (if immediate joiner mention N/A) Do you have experience conducting vendor audits or evaluating food suppliers? Which tools or software have you used for quality tracking or documentation?
Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:

Export or dehydration of food: 4 years (Preferred) Food safety Standards: 4 years (Required) laboratory or quality tests: 4 years (Required) Food industry: 4 years (Required)
Location:

Madhavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Preferred)
Work Location: In person