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 who supply to some of the biggest clients in the industry, whether it be a variety of seafood, sauces, condiments and much more!
This Quality team currently operates on a 15:00 – 23:30 shift
Role: Quality Technician
Location: Commutable from Birmingham, Evesham, Bromsgrove, Leamington Spa etc
Salary: £13.21 per hour + £6.50 per day shift allowance
Shift: 15:00 – 23:30
The key responsibilities of the Quality Technician role will be:
* Collect and analyse all required samples according to the scheduled requirements, ensuring accurate data input into relevant systems.
* Conduct swabbing procedures in line with documented schedules.
* Perform ingredient and packaging inspections, providing results to the Intake Compliance Controller.
* Prepare test packs with precise weight measurements and verify packaging tare weights, updating records accordingly.
* Verify the accuracy of measuring equipment by performing calibration and verification checks, coordinating with external companies when needed. Maintain up-to-date schedules and address any out-of-specifications promptly.
* Maintain and update Glass & Hard Plastic records, as well as startup audit sheets and booklets.
* Support the complaints reduction action plan, working closely with the QA team and operations to uphold product quality standards.
* Organize and conduct quality taste panels, including cooking products when necessary, while documenting all findings.
* Assist with product quality assessments, including Start of Life (SOL), End of Life (EOL), over shelf-life, and consistency panels.
* Ensure factory paperwork is properly organized and readily accessible for traceability and audit purposes.
* Oversee the tracking and distribution of factory consumables, ensuring proper numbering and coding.
* Verify detection methods for consumable items, such as metal detection checks on new batches of plasters, pens, etc.
* 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 project work as needed to support business objectives
The key requirements of the Quality Technician will be:
* 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 kieran.brookes@technical-network.co.uk for a confidential conversation
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