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We are looking for you to carry out the following inspection work for the matcha produced in our own factory.
・Physical inspection (moisture, color, grain size)
・Microbiological testing (general viable bacteria count, coliform bacteria, E. coli, fungi, heat-resistant bacteria, falling bacteria, swabbing test)
・Preparation of culture medium for microbiological testing, cleaning up after incubation, washing dishes, purchasing and managing reagents, etc.
・Recording and checking of test results
・Adjustment of inspection schedule
・Management of monitoring and measuring equipment
・Creating analysis reports
・Complying with food safety certification FSSC2200
Job satisfaction and fun
・You will be able to work in quality control at a leading company with 130 years of history that exports matcha all over the world.
・You will gain expertise in safety and quality, which are considered the most important aspects of the food industry today.
・You will have your own factory and be able to inspect your own products made by colleagues you know well.
Application requirements
(Required)
・People with at least one year of experience in microbial testing (general viable count, coliform bacteria, fungi) regardless of industry
(Other)
・There will be a training period at the head office (Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture). The training period is scheduled for 1-2 months, but may vary depending on the ability to learn. * We will provide accommodation during training and pay the same salary.
・There are 6 inspection staff at the Nishio head office. While coordinating with the head office, there will be one inspection staff member at the Kyoto factory.
Application details
- Starting salary
- 230,000 yen to 350,000 yen *Preferential treatment will be given based on experience according to our company regulations / Transportation expenses (up to 18,000 yen)
Overtime pay is paid in full per minute
- Salary increase
- Once a year (February)
- Bonus
- Twice a year + Year-end bonus (end of January)
- Location
- AIYA Co., Ltd. Kyoto Factory (52-4 Ryokuensaka, Ujitawara-cho, Tsuzuku-gun, Kyoto Prefecture)
*No transfers.
*Commuting by car is possible (parking lot available)
- Working hours
- 8：15～17：30
- Holidays and vacations
- 120 days per year (Saturdays, Sundays, and company calendar)
- Employee Benefits
- Position allowance, child allowance, housing allowance, service award, various (health, welfare, employment, industrial accident) insurance, company recreational events (cherry blossom viewing, BBQ, bowling tournament, etc.), domestic and overseas training system, health check, uniform rental, employee discount, paid vacation, retirement benefit system, childcare leave system
How to apply and Selection process
- Document screening
- Department interview and written test
- Executive interview
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Job description of Quality Management（Inspection staff）
We quantify the quality and safety of food (mainly matcha) through various tests.
Tests are broadly divided into two types. Microbiological tests measure the number of general viable bacteria, coliform bacteria, fungi, etc. to prove safety.
Physicochemical tests measure moisture, color, particle size, etc. to prove quality.
We also manage AIYA's manufacturing process through regular in-house inspections.
Guardian of quality Proof of quality with reliable inspection technology
InspectorTomomi Satou
Proven inspection skills provide reliable quality certification
In the food industry, quality and safety are especially important, but you can't tell these things just by looking at matcha. For that reason, it is necessary to objectively show numerical data through testing. However, if the calculated values of that data differ depending on who is testing, it's meaningless.
When you join the inspection department, you will first thoroughly hone your inspection skills. You will undergo repeated training with our education staff and take our in-house certification exam. Only after passing the exam will you be in charge of product inspection.
AIYA is a company with 130 years of history. Companies do business with us on the basis of the trust that our predecessors have built up. This department is responsible for that trust in AIYA. There is a lot of responsibility, but it is also a job that is rewarding and gives you a lot of pride.
Quality inspections will also become globalized
AIYA has local subsidiaries in the United States, Germany, Austria, China, and Thailand, and delivers matcha and other tea products all over the world. As the company globalizes, the inspectors must keep up with it. This means that they must comply with not only domestic standards and inspection methods, but also international standards and inspections. Each client also sets its own standards and may request unconventional inspections and analyses.
In addition, while AIYA's main product is matcha, they also inspect roasted green tea, rooibos tea, jasmine tea, black tea, and in some cases, the raw tea leaves before they are ground in a tea mill.
In the midst of all the changes, the inspectors are also expected to constantly take on new challenges.
Protecting AIYA's manufacturing quality
Just because we produce matcha on the same equipment as yesterday does not mean that it will be of the same quality. Of course, we also inspect the matcha before shipping, but at that stage the matcha is already completed. If it does not meet the standards, there is a risk that it will not be delivered on time, which would be a loss for the company. For this reason, our inspectors regularly sample the matcha produced each day to check its quality.
The data from these regular inspections and any changes in it allow us to inspect the manufacturing status of Aiya itself. If there is a problem, each department will work together based on the inspection report to investigate the cause and make improvements. For Aiya, which has been in business for 130 years, to continue to grow in the future, the foundation of matcha production quality is more important than anything else. Our job is to support that foundation.
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