Gi Group are looking for a Laboratory Technician for a leading FMCG manufacturer in West Yorkshire.
This is a temporary ongoing vacancy working on continental shifts, with excellent pay rates. If you want to be part of a leading manufacturing company and have relevant knowledge, apply now.
Hours: 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am
Pay rate: £16.52 per hour
Duration: Temporary ongoing, long term
Job Purpose
To carry out analytical checks on both syrups & finished products ensuring product quality, and to carry out other service tasks that ensure the efficient operation of the production department.
Principal Responsibilities
* Collect samples of product from Manufacturing
* Carry out standardized analytical tests on batches, charge up samples, finished product, stock holds & complaint samples. Interpret results, understand Brix (sugar) and pH levels & communicate to production or appropriate personnel.
* Carry out standardized analytical tests of raw materials including mineral water and comminute.
* Set up HPLC instrumentation.
* Using standardized calculations determine, recommend & recheck material adjustments for the mixing department.
* Use the Manufacturing Execution System to release syrup batches to production.
* Taste test all finished goods batches, identifying issues where appropriate.
* Follow standardized procedures to determine acid and Brix levels in customer complaints and report on findings.
* Check packaging and coding against specifications using SAP system, communicate results & ensure extra checks are carried out if failures have been determined. Identify product to be held if out of specification.
* Organise storage of retained samples & ensure housekeeping in both Laboratory & keeper room is maintained to a high standard.
* Participate in external proficiency checks as required by the Quality Assurance Supervisor.
* Undertake basic microbiology testing, including plate pouring and incubation.
* Maintain accurate records, report sheets & summary sheets as per Labcred requirements.
General Responsibilities
* Understand and take an active role in lean manufacturing work practices including 5S, AM and problem solving (including root cause analysis), to drive continuous improvement activity throughout the site.
* Exercise reasonable skill and care for the health and safety of yourself and others at work and do not interfere with or obstruct health and safety procedures.
* Demonstrate behaviours in line with the site values & help improve the Quality, Safety & Environmental culture.
* Support the business in working towards delivering ethical trading and human rights goals.
* When engaging with internal and external stakeholders (such as consumers, customers or suppliers) maximize opportunities to communicate Princes' ethical trade and human rights approach.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Understanding of continuous improvement work practices.
* Effective communication skills.
* Attention to detail.
* Ability to prioritise tasks.
* GCSE Science, Maths and English or relevant work experience.
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