Quality Assurance Operative (Night Shift)
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain, we grow, source, ripen, pack, process, and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce year-round across the globe.
We have new opportunities for Quality Assurance Operatives to join our team in Spalding, Lincolnshire, on a permanent basis for the night shift (18:00-06:00).
As a Quality Assurance Operative, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our products meet and exceed customer expectations. Your responsibilities will include:
* Conducting quality checks at multiple sites and assessing against customer standards.
* Recording quality data, managing shelf-life assessments, and ensuring adherence to procedures.
* Training staff on product grading standards.
* Performing equipment calibrations and managing label compliance.
* Conducting hygiene and food safety audits.
* Collaborating with the technical team on quality assessments.
* Managing product sampling requests.
* Participating in daily QA briefings and quality improvement initiatives.
* Supporting investigations into rejections and complaints.
* Monitoring traceability and store temperatures.
* Resolving contamination, foreign body, and labelling issues.
* Participating in project trials for process improvements.
* Upholding health and safety standards.
* Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
Requirements:
Essential:
* Ability to work the night shift pattern (3 on, 3 off).
* Previous QA experience.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Desirable:
* Experience in a similar FMCG role.
Benefits include:
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Free on-site parking, tea & coffee.
* Company pension and cash plans.
* Christmas hampers.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply promptly. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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