The Company:
IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, employing over 850 people across our UK sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butchers, Classic Cat and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel and Crick produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.
The Role:
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our technical team in Thirsk North Yorkshire. This is a permanent position working 48 hours per week, Monday - Thursday (06:00 - 16:00) and Friday (06:00 - 14:00).
Key Accountabilities:
Conduct production line and operator compliance audits
Conduct area and paperwork compliance checks, escalating any issues or trends identified
Management and investigation of non-conforming materials and products (hold / quarantine process)
Conduct composition checks on blended kibble finished products to ensure compliance to specification
Daily calibration of water activity equipment
Management of retained sample storage
Carry out NIR analysis on defined raw materials and finished product samples
Ensure that a safe working environment exists for all colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the safety, health and environment policy
Additional Accountabilities:
Collection and collation of product samples (finished product retained / DEFRA samples)
Conduct goods in checks on packaging deliveries, including raising non-conformance report with supplier where applicable
Customer complaint investigations
Conduct / support traceability exercises
Prepare samples for finished product quality panels
Conduct refresher training for operational staff (CCP's, average weight control)
New product first production run audits / sign-off
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
GCSE or equivalent standard; numerate and literate
Basic Computer literate for standard office practices
Health and Safety - level Two
Food hygiene - level Two
CCP training including HACCP principles for Manufacturing
Internal Audit Process; Understanding and Experience
Allergen Awareness; Understanding of risk
GMP; Knowledge of techniques
Non-conformance reporting techniques
Microbiological awareness - understanding of basic food safety
Basic legal labelling practice
Basic weight legislation
Benefits:
Hourly salary of £14.05 (£35,068 per annum)
Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawternity
Pension: NEST Employee contributions 4.5% / Employer contribution 3.5% - salary sacrifice
Other Benefits: Free parking, free electric car charging, discounted products & free hot drinks.
Medicash Plan
Overtime
You are also able to choose a non-contractual flexible benefits, such as being able to purchase heavily discounted pet food.