Quality Technician
You will be working for a market-leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative products. They are a well-established business that is committed to the very highest levels of quality, safety, and legality in food manufacturing.
About the Quality Technician job
The purpose of your role will be to ensure products at each stage of the manufacturing process including goods-in, production and despatch meet the required quality and safety standards.
Key tasks
* Check and test raw incoming materials meet quality standards by reviewing specs, certificates, and arranging micro testing when needed.
* Take samples during and after production, run quality checks, verify labels and metal detectors, and ensure everything is properly documented.
* Do regular swabbing, check cleaning chemical levels, audit factory hygiene, and make sure everything lines up with GMP and BRC standards.
* Help with internal audits, track and record non-conformances and assist with supplier approvals, as well as covering for the AQM when needed.
About You
* Ideally degree educated in food science, food technology, or a related subject and relevant food manufacturing QA, quality control or technical experience.
* Can demonstrate a solid understanding of BRC standards and HACCP principles. A scientific understanding of food laboratory equipment is a benefit.
* Good observational skills, the ability to work independently plus excellent organisation skills.
More details
The Quality Technician job (ref:8913) is paying £26,000 - £28,000 according to your experience.
The site is based in Essex and is commutable from Colchester, Manningtree, Clacton-on-Sea, Tiptree, Harwich, Brightlingsea and surrounding areas.
The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
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