Come and join the leading #avoexperts 🥑
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
We’re looking for a Quality Auditor to join our team in Spalding, Lincolnshire working a continental day shift pattern on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
Our Quality Auditors play a vital role within Westfalia Fruit UK, ensuring all our products consistently meet the high standards expected by our customers. You will play a crucial part in minimising waste and maintaining our reputation for quality produce.
Responsibilities include:
* Ensure all products meet customer specifications through quality checks and positive release.
* Monitor production lines, identify and address quality issues to minimise waste.
* Maintain accurate quality control records and conduct shelf-life assessments.
* Oversee adherence to packhouse procedures and ensure label accuracy.
* Assist in training staff on product grading procedures.
* Conduct regular equipment calibration and hygiene, HACCP, and food safety audits.
* Adhere to all company health & safety policies and procedures.
* Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment following food safety protocols.
Requirements
* Experience working within a food production environment.
* Working knowledge of quality control principles and techniques within a fresh produce environment.
* Experience conducting audits and inspections would be benefical.
* Familiarity with HACCP principles would also be beneficial.
* Meticulous attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality.
* Ability to work independently and take initiative to resolve quality issues.
* Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with colleagues across various departments.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel).
Benefits
* 20 days holiday
* Free on-site parking
* Free Tea & Coffee
* Company pension plan
* Medicash cash plan
* Christmas hampers
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
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