Quality General Operative
* Location: Newry
* Salary: £12 per hour
* Job Type: Full-time
Join our team as a Quality General Operative/Quality Control Technician, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of product safety and quality. Working closely with our Production and Technical teams, you will support a range of duties on a fast-paced production line. This position is ideal for someone who is flexible, adaptable, and eager to learn in a dynamic environment.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Conduct relevant product safety checks including outturn, weight checks, metal detection, and labelling checks.
* Complete monitoring documentation and upload data to the company communication portal.
* Ensure product changeovers are undertaken according to company policies.
* Manage label printing and issuing.
* Conduct routine quality checks, including cooking up products and assessing them against product requirements.
* Collect and organise samples for external analysis, including microbiological, chemical, speciation, allergenic, and environmental tests.
* Perform in-house chemical, speciation, and allergenic testing.
* Undertake pre-start-up checks.
* Ensure that all taste panels, shelf lives, and organoleptic testing are completed and recorded in line with company procedures.
* Perform other duties as required by the management team.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Good written and spoken English.
* Flexible and adaptable with a ‘can-do’ attitude and keen to learn.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to work well under pressure, prioritise tasks, and maintain excellent attention to detail.
* Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Benefits:
* Competitive hourly rate.
* Comprehensive training and professional development.
* Opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment.