Quality Controller - Food Production
Pay Rate:
* £12.80/hour (Pre 12 weeks)
* £13.60/hour (Post 12 weeks)
Working Hours:
* Permanent Days - 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Thursday
Responsibilities:
* Weight Checks:
* Perform weight checks at start-up, hourly, and at the end of the shift for all allocated lines. Verify TL is correct.
* Product Integrity Checks:
o Ensure GRN trace ability to finished product.
o Verify date codes, lot codes, correct packaging, first-off and hourly product mix.
o Conduct line clearance from packaging and product, including weight and metal detection bins.
* Metal Detector Checks:
o Conduct checks at start-up, hourly, at product change, and end of shift.
o Escalate faults such as non-detection of test pieces or missing pieces.
o Escalate any metal reject packs to the Senior QC.
* Coding Checks:
o Ensure legibility, correct GRN, lot code, BBE, and correct print window on packs.
o Escalate issues to Senior QC where necessary.
* Hygiene & Housekeeping:
* Maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards using the crib sheet as reference throughout the shift.
* Allergen Control:
o Ensure allergen-positive release for the lines you are responsible for.
o Use the correct swab for the allergen previously handled on the line.
o Collect photographic evidence and send it to the QA email with the job number.
o Ensure appropriate PPE is worn and correct equipment is in use.
* Pallet Sign-Off:
o Sign off pallets for correct product and packaging, including product labels.
o Check date coding, product, and perform quantity check using random box inspection.
o Final pallet ticket must be verified for quantity and product integrity.
* Sample Collection:
* Retain samples at the start, middle, and end of each production run.
* Ensure one separate sample per run is collected for microbiological testing.
* Changeovers:
* Ensure complete line clean-down from the previous product.
* Follow allergen protocols and ensure line clearance for packaging and labels.
Requirements:
* Minimum 1 year of experience in a Quality Control role within food production.
* Flexible and adaptable with working hours.
* Keen to learn and grow within the role.
* Food Hygiene Certificate would be beneficial for the role
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