QA; Quality Assurance Technician

Position: 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