Job Description Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician Hourly rate: £13.94 Location: Newry, Northern Ireland Job Function: As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will be instrumental in upholding and improving the high-quality standards of our client’s products, ensuring consistency and customer satisfaction across production lines. Key Responsibilities: Work towards achieving Production KPIs related to output, waste, and cost. Execute production plans, ensuring adherence to running orders and volume targets. Train new employees and agency workers on department-specific procedures. Promote good housekeeping practices and lead by example in maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Food Safety, and Hygiene procedures at all times. Verify that products meet established quality standards and customer specifications. Evaluate incoming raw materials to ensure they meet the necessary quality criteria. Collect and prepare product samples for laboratory analysis. Perform regular quality checks on the production line to ensure consistent product quality. Maintain accurate records and documentation of quality control processes and findings. Ensure full adherence to food safety regulations and standards, including HACCP. Requirements: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as operations, technical, and hygiene to ensure smooth execution of duties. A proactive and creative approach to challenges. Strong sense of ownership and responsibility towards tasks and issues. Driven to perform tasks to the highest standards and inspire others to do the same. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Flexible approach to working hours, adapting to the business’s needs. Willingness to take on additional duties as required within the role’s scope. Self-motivated with the ability to meet targets and deadlines. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.