Overview
Position: Quality Control Inspector
Location: Wrotham Heat, Kent, UK
Company: Orchard Place Packers
We specialise in multi-format packing & supply-chain services. Our 40 years of first-class service to the industry have taught us that there’s an art to packing fresh produce. Naturally, a major part of that art is developing total expertise in packaging techniques, materials, storage, logistics, and retailer supply chains. But another part of the story is a deep understanding of fresh produce itself. We understand exactly what fresh produce needs to keep it protected, fresh and in top condition all the way from the orchard or the field to the hands of the consumer.
Responsibilities
* Quality Assurance Grapes, Topfruit, Cherries, plum– other products as needed.
* Maintain shelf life and condition test documentation when required.
* Calibrate QA equipment in rotation with other QA.
* Inform your Line Manager if any sundries are required.
* Carry out documented in-load checks to the recommended level against customer specifications. Label and date pallets according to the outcome.
* Carry out documented outload checks to the recommended level (every pallet checked – the number of cases per pallet is dependent on product) against customer specifications. Label pallets according to the outcome.
* Carry out documented stock checks to the recommended level (every pallet checked – the number of cases per pallet is dependent on product) against customer specifications. Label pallets according to the outcome, and inform your Line Manager (TD).
* Travel as necessary to other cold storage sites to inload, prepare samples or outload product.
* Packhouse liaison as required.
* Follow up on depot rejections.
* Check labels when required against “customer label forms and specs” and complete sign off.
* Clean up as you go regarding pallet straps and corner boards removed during inspection.
* Prepare samples to the required standard as requested.
* Clean the QA room as required.
* Attend training courses as required.
* Inform Tech Director and Product Manager of the outcome of inloads, outloads and stock checks, or Job category changes in the packhouse.
* Inform Tech Director and Product Manager of any potential Food Safety or Quality issues, and unknown personnel on site.
* Update Prophet with status and dates as required for arrival, stock, checks, and status change.
* Order of Use/stock rotation with Technical Director / Product Manager.
* Expected to work weekends as per the agreed Rota.
* Checking store temps.
* Driving is essential
* The right to work in the UK is needed
Benefits / Why Join Us?
We are a warm and welcoming family business that values its employees like family members. The company prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every individual is valued for their unique talents and contributions. Whether you are looking for a long-term career or just a temporary job, you can expect to be treated with kindness, respect, and fairness.
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