QA/QC Technician
Permanent
Wednesbury
Hours of Work: 07.00am till 3.30pm
Salary: £30K
We are working in partnership with our client who are seeking either an experience QA / QC Technician or/and a Food Science graduate (some industry experience during placement in a Quality Assurance or Technical role within a fast-paced food manufacturer would be a plus).
Responsibilities include:
* Ensure materials and products are handled in a hygienic environment, in line with products specs, compliance and food legislation.
* Ensure good hygiene and housekeeping standards are maintained at all times.
* Carry out Quality duties as outlined by the QA Supervisor.
* To take part in all continuous improvement projects relevant to Quality/Technical.
* Be aware of individual product requirements and acknowledge any problems specific to each product.
* Assist in customer and 3rdparty audits. Be familiar with BRC requirements.
* Coordinate action for in process and finished product non-conformances, manage follow up of incidents and handle customer complaints in an effective way.
* To undertake all checks on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis as defined on the QMS testing schedule in an accurate and timely manner.
* Verification of production compliance throughout the established QMS & HACCP systems
* To effectively work and communicate with management team and production operatives to continuously improve standards.
* To spend the 80% of the time per shift on the production area
* Hygiene inspection – where required.
* Quality certificates and COA completion
* Product release
* Completion of Fabrication and Glass and hard plastic audits
* Completion of GMP audits
* Submission of laboratory samples
* Assistance in training and verification
* Calibration of key equipment
To be considered you must have the following skills and/or experience:
• A can-do attitude, enthusiastic and ability to encourage the others and work as a team player
• Be self-motivated and proactive
• Ability to take responsibilities and find appropriate solutions on food safety issues
• Ability to communicate at all levels, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel / Word / PowerPoint)
• Flexible and adaptable in terms of shift pattern and absence coverage
• Organised and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Good attention to detail
Company Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
* Free onsite parking
* Company pension.
To apply for this excellent opportunity, email your CV NOW.
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