Quality Technologist - (Full-time, 12-14 months maternity cover). On-site role - Aylesford, Kent.
Overview
Prinova is a global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions for the food, beverage and nutrition industries. Prinova holds strategic stocks in 35+ centres worldwide and operates liquid and dry premix manufacturing facilities in the UK, China and the USA.
What is a Quality Technologist at Prinova?
Conduct daily quality activities related to sampling, testing, reporting, and releasing finished products and raw materials. Carry out some site pre-requisite controls (Allergens monitoring, Environmental monitoring, temperature and humidity records, pest control). Provide day-to-day support to the quality department in document control, supplier approval and monitoring admin tasks, and internal auditing (hygiene, glass, plastic, etc.).
What’s in it for you?
* Personal growth, including training and development opportunities
* Health Cash Plan
* Subsidised gym membership
* Discretionary bonus
* Access to flexible pay with Aslan
Responsibilities
* Flag analytical failures (OOS results) to the operations team and support failure investigations.
* Coordinate concession, pre-shipment samples and urgent orders with the customer support team.
* Conduct GMP, hygiene audits, and environmental and allergen swabs in production.
* Support validation activities (allergen, homogeneity, cleaning, shelf-life).
* Carry out site pre-requisite controls, such as temperature and humidity records.
* Verify batch documents and labels before releasing them to production for manufacture.
* Collate analysis results and positively release finished products.
* Assist with induction training for new starters in production and Quality.
* Issue customer C of A based on positive results.
* Coordinate finished products and RM sample analysis with internal and external laboratories.
* Coordinate customer premix monitoring, testing and sharing reports.
* Support the production team in solving production/quality-related issues.
Qualifications
* Understanding of Quality/Technical requirements and standards of the food industry: GFSI or similar.
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Quality, Technical or similar role in food/supplement manufacturing/distribution.
* Some experience in resolving non-conformances or complaints is beneficial.
* Awareness of microbiological processes and procedures is an advantage, but not essential.
Interested? Submit your CV by clicking apply. If you have any further questions, please email us for an informal chat: careers-europe@prinovaglobal.com
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Food & Beverages
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