QA (Quality Assurance Technician)

Quality Assurance Technician

Perm

Rotating shifts - 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm

• Complete all QA checks as required by the HACCP system and ensure all non-conformances related to the checks are recorded together with any action taken to prevent a recurrence and to ensure the no non-conforming product is released into stock.
• Take shelf life samples from line, identify and store in labelled cases in the QA Kitchen.
• Ensure the packing department carry out metal detection checks and investigating any rejected product and isolating metal and logging in the non-conformance section of the sheet together with any actions taken.
• Carry out process validation work
• Take sample from the production line and carry out specified in-house tests and send samples away for external analysis and keep records of the results.
• Check the correct application of case labels, including Julian Date Codes, Best Before Dates and Batch Codes.
• Report all non-conformances to the Technical Manager, Production Managers and Engineering Manager and ensure any product put on hold or rejected is clearly identified.
• Carry out glass and GMP audits as required.
• Verify that the thermometers are functioning with hot water and chilled water and ice on a weekly basis.
• Carry out scale checks with certificated weights as specified and also carry out independent check at least once a week.

• Awareness of critical control points in relation to the above responsibilities.

• To carry out any other reasonable requests that help drive the business forward.

29,000 - 31,000

Must have Food experience

Must have Quality experience

Drive, enthusiasm, be part of a busy team