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Full Job Description
A major food manufacturer near the Bromsgrove area is looking for a Quality Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable technician with a strong technical background within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably food-related.
Operating in a busy and high-speed environment and reporting into the Quality Assurance Manager, you will have a strong quality toolkit and good understanding of food manufacturing standards. This is a fantastic opportunity with a company that supplies to some of the biggest clients in the industry, including seafood, sauces, condiments, and more!
This Quality team currently operates on a 15:00 – 23:30 shift.
Role Details
* Position: Quality Technician
* Location: Commutable from Birmingham, Evesham, Leamington Spa, Bromsgrove, etc.
* Salary: £13.21 per hour + £6.50 per day shift allowance
* Shift: 15:00 – 23:30
Key Responsibilities
* Collect and analyse samples according to schedule, ensuring accurate data entry into relevant systems.
* Conduct swabbing procedures as per documented schedules.
* Perform ingredient and packaging inspections, reporting results to the Intake Compliance Controller.
* Prepare test packs with precise weights and verify packaging tare weights, updating records accordingly.
* Verify measuring equipment accuracy through calibration and verification checks, coordinating with external companies when needed. Maintain schedules and address out-of-specifications promptly.
* Maintain and update Glass & Hard Plastic records, startup audit sheets, and booklets.
* Support the complaints reduction action plan, working closely with QA and operations to uphold product quality standards.
* Organize and conduct quality taste panels, including cooking products when necessary, documenting all findings.
* Assist with product quality assessments like Start of Life (SOL), End of Life (EOL), over shelf-life, and consistency panels.
* Ensure factory paperwork is organized and accessible for traceability and audits.
* Oversee tracking and distribution of factory consumables, ensuring proper numbering and coding.
* Verify detection methods for consumables, such as metal detection checks on new batches.
* Serve as a key member of the site audit traceability team.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in QA systems.
* Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
* Perform additional duties or projects as needed to support business objectives.
Minimum Requirements
* Minimum two years of experience in a food industry production, QA, or technical role.
* Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
* Food Safety qualification (Level 2 or higher).
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Please apply online or contact us for a confidential conversation.
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