The Quality Control (QC) Technician is responsible for supporting the quality assurance function of the company. The position combines aspects of measurement and monitoring of the process to provide the data essential for ensuring good quality control. A key function of the role is to report when issues have been discovered and/or performance is not within the prescribed product and factory standards. The QC Technician is integral to ensuring industry best practices and company standards are being adhered to. The hours of this role are 05.00 - 14.00.
The individual in this position is in a position of responsibility and, as such is expected to strictly adhere to Flatfish Limited standards of integrity, respect, responsibility, loyalty and commitment.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Monitor and ensure the production of consistent quality products via standard product testing procedures.
* Communicate product safety and quality standards to the company’s personnel.
* Conduct equipment calibration checks on a daily basis to ensure the site’s testing equipment is running to the correct standards.
* Check that the labels produced for Frozen and Fresh products have all required correct variable information.
* Ensure strict segregation of MSC product is in operation, ensuring correct labelling of MSC product.
* Ensure strict segregation of all allergens, ensuring appropriate labelling of all allergenic product.
* Run hourly temperature checks on both the product and environment to ensure no deviations from the standards.
* Conduct weight and quality checks on a per-product basis to ensure the product standards are as per those specified.
* Conduct micro testing and take samples on a weekly basis, which shall then be sent for external micro testing.
* Monitor and verify raw material and product batch coding information to ensure it is all correct and consistent.
* Test bar coding information on all Tesco product barcodes to ensure it is of the correct specification.
* Calibrate the barcode verification equipment against test samples to ensure that it is reading the labels correctly.
* Verify and complete all delivery note information for each Fresh product order.
* Carry out glass and Perspex audits to the required schedule – weekly, monthly or 6-monthly.
* Undertake GMP and CCP audits on a regular basis.
* Ensure the metal detection equipment (CCP) is correctly set up and rejecting the test pieces on a daily basis.
* Verify that all the required Production paperwork has been completed to the required standard.
* Assist in the location and provision of the traceability paperwork as and when required.
* Confirm frozen intake checks on weights when raw materials have arrived on site.
* Conduct regular checks on the product being produced through the Bandsaws.
* Print labels as and when requested and ensure all information on such labels is correct and up to date.
* Upon completion of the Site Internal Auditor training, audits within the required factory and business areas will be conducted.
* Assist in the production (packaging and labelling) of samples.
* Sample the product as scheduled in order to facilitate retention and organoleptic assessment over the product life.
* Ensure that all team members pursue safe working practices and all accident and reporting procedures are adhered to.
* Promote a culture of high hygiene standards among all team members.
* This is not an exhaustive list of duties. You are required to undertake any other request as required by management.
Skills and Specifications
* Level 2 Food Safety
* Level 2 HACCP
* Allergen Awareness Training
* Good knowledge and understanding of MSC Principles
* An understanding of efficiencies
* Possess a “right first time” diligent and conscientious work ethic
* Flexibility, reliability, and good timekeeping
* Good organisational and prioritising skills
* Exhibit good product quality knowledge regarding the standards and specifications
* Good working knowledge of GMP and its importance
* Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
* Basic understanding of computer use for technical data input
* Understand the importance of Health and Safety, Food Safety, and Health and Hygiene
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.48 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Grimsby, DN31 3AE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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