We are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Technician (QA) to join the Technical (Food Safety & Quality) Department. This role is working Monday to Friday on a rotating shift pattern of 5:30am to 1:30pm / 1:30pm to 9:30pm
The purpose of this role is to:
* To undertake all checks on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as defined on the QMS testing schedule in an accurate and timely manner
* Verification of production compliance throughout the established QMS & HACCP systems
* To effectively work and communicate with management team and production operatives to continuously improve standards
* To attend production taste panel
* To spend the 80% of the time per shift on the production area
* Hygiene inspection – where required
* Quality certificates and COA completion
* Product release
* Completion of Fabrication and Glass and hard plastic audits
* Completion of GMP audits
* Submission of laboratory samples
* Assistance in training and verification
* Calibration of key equipment
Skills, Qualifications, Experience:
* Minimum 2-year experience in a food manufacturing company
* Previous experience as a QA or similar role within the QA department
* A can-do attitude, enthusiastic and ability to encourage the others and work as a team player
* Be self-motivated and proactive
* Ability to take responsibilities and find appropriate solutions on food safety issues
* Ability to communicate at all levels, both written and verbal
* Knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel / Word / PowerPoint)
* Flexible and adaptable in terms of shift pattern and absence coverage
* Organised and ability to multitask.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Good attention to detail
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.41 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Northampton NN5 7US: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person