Quality Controller

Quality Controller - Fresh Produce | Fast Growing Global Business | Hands On Role

Location:

Maidstone, Kent

Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 plus overtime opportunities

Shift Pattern:
Sunday - Thursday, 8am-5pm flexibility required

A fast growing, worldwide fresh produce business specialising in import and export is looking for a proactive Quality Controller to join their onsite team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that all products processed and dispatched meet quality, food safety and customer specifications.

This is a hands on, operational role offering variety, responsibility and close collaboration with internal teams and third party partners in a business that values flexibility, teamwork and continuous improvement.

• Oversee product arrivals, despatch and ensuring all products are packed correctly and within specification
• Work closely with Line Leaders and Online QC to maintain quality standards and manage grade outs
• Manage workload in line with daily orders and production demands
• Monitor shelf life, customer samples and carry out associated quality testing
• Complete all required quality, food safety and compliance documentation accurately
• Maintain excellent hygiene and food safety standards across all operations
• Work closely with the on site Management team and third party packing partners
• Monitor productivity of Production Operatives at third party operations, providing training, feedback and support
• Provide clear and effective quality feedback to Management teams and Customers
• Investigate product rejections, follow up actions and complete all necessary reports

• Salary of £30,000 to £32,000
• Overtime opportunities available
• Full time, permanent role within a fast growing international business
• A collaborative, team focused working environment
• A varied and fast paced role where no two days are the same
• The opportunity to develop your experience within quality and fresh produce

• Previous experience working within a fresh produce environment with responsibility for monitoring product quality is a strong advantage
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong quality mindset
• Good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety standards
• Comfortable completing documentation and following written and verbal instructions
• Confident working under pressure in a fast paced environment
• A flexible, can do attitude with the ability to use initiative
• Comfortable working as part of a small team and with third party partners
• Basic understanding of stock control systems
• Confident using Microsoft Office, with SAP experience beneficial

• English required
• Spanish or Eastern European languages an advantage but not essential

Join a Business That Invests in You

You will be joining a progressive, fast growing fresh produce business where quality matters and people are valued. This role offers responsibility, variety and the chance to play a key part in ensuring high standards are met every day.

If you are detail focused, flexible and thrive in a fast paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and get in touch with Caitlin at Found Food & Drink