We’re searching for a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician who can demonstrate prior QA or microbiology experience within a food manufacturing environment to join the Quality & Technical department of a global FMCG manufacturer in Harrogate.
Key Benefits:
* £29,000 pa, dependent on experience
* Harrogate Based
* Company Pension Plan
* Private Medical Insurance - After 6 months
* 8 Hour Shift Rota
The Role
As Quality Assurance Technician, you will report into the Quality Manager and be responsible for conducting quality assurance tasks across the site, with a focus on activities within the micro lab facility. You will be responsible for maintaining food safety & quality systems and possess a safety-first approach to working.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Supporting the Quality Manager in maintaining Food Safety & Quality Systems.
2. Conducting site hygiene surveys and microbiological testing in line with schedule and documented procedures.
3. Sampling and plating of relevant plant-based samples and finished products.
4. Performing regular Quality Assurance line-audits to ensure product quality and packaging standards.
5. Maintaining a clean working environment and ensure proper stock rotation of lab consumables (FIFO).
6. Dipping boreholes and collect technical da...