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QC Officer, Pet Food Production | Hoogeveen

Posted on 30 October 2026

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Laurens Verheijden

Chemicals & QHSE advisor

l.verheijden@teamaxtreno.com

Help maintain quality and hygiene in pet food production. You’ll carry out audits, process and QC checks, assess raw materials, and follow up deviations and actions. MBO level 3/4 and over two years of food-industry experience are required.

The role

As a QC Officer at our client company in Hoogeveen, Drenthe, you help maintain quality and hygiene in pet food production. You check raw materials, personnel, the working environment and the building.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out internal audits, hygiene inspections and process checks.
  • Perform QC checks, including label checks, seal tests, bombage tests and dry-matter measurements.
  • Assess raw materials and batches on hold, collect samples for analysis and maintain action lists.
  • Check incoming and outgoing goods, semi-finished products and packaging.
  • Prepare audits with your QA/QC colleagues and the manager. Work closely with New Product Development (NPD) and advise the QA Manager on improvements.
  • Remind colleagues to follow quality rules, accompany pest inspections, record deviations and track open actions.

What you bring

  • MBO level 3/4 working and thinking level and/or a completed MBO qualification; food technology is preferred.
  • More than two years of experience in the food industry and knowledge of its requirements.
  • Good command of Dutch and English.
  • Experience in a HACCP- and GMP-based working environment.
  • An accurate, organised approach, a confident manner and the ability to implement changes.
  • Extensive Microsoft Office knowledge and experience with BRC/IFS are an advantage.

What is offered

  • Salary from €2,600 gross per month; the stated amount is based on full-time work and depends on experience.
  • Room for personal development.
  • A tax-advantaged scheme for an (electric) bicycle, fitness participation or meal boxes.
  • A friendly team with direct communication; suggestions for improving the work are welcome.

Practical information

The contract type, working hours and shift pattern have not been specified.

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