As the QA Technician onsite, you will be responsible for supporting food safety, legality & product quality through routine assessments of equipment, product & factory environment working with QA & Production teams to ensure compliance with technical systems.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation specialising in the FMCG sector, known for its commitment to quality and operational excellence. Based in Worcestershire, the company prides itself on fostering innovation and delivering outstanding products.

Description

Collection of all samples for analysis in accordance with scheduled requirements, accurately inputting into required systems
Carry out swabbing requirements in compliance with documented schedules
Carry out documented ingredient and packaging inspection checks, feeding back results to the Intake Compliance controller
Ensure test packs are made up to accurate weight and that all packaging tare weights are checked and updated.
Confirm the accuracy of measuring equipment by performing calibration/verification checks including liaising with external companies where required. Maintain up to date schedules of all equipment ensuring equipment is operating within tolerance, actioning any out of specification in a timely manner ensuring equipment is available for factory monitoring checks
Maintain and update Glass and Hard plastic and start up audit sheets and booklets
Play an active role in the complaints reduction action plan working with the QA team and operations to drive high product quality standards
Set up and run quality taste panels, including cooking products as required. Ensure full documentation of the panel, highlighting all individual issues
Product quality assessment work as requested; SOL, EOL, over shelf life, consistency panels
Control of completed factory paperwork ensuring paperwork is organised and easily obtainable for traceability and audit purposes
Control of factory consumables through numbering/coding and issuing to operational departments
Confirmation of detection methods for consumable items such as Metal detection checks on new batches of plasters, pens etc
To be a key member of the site audit traceability team
Work positively to drive continuous improvement in the QA systems
Fully understand and comply with all department and company policies and guidelinesMonday - Friday 06:00 - 14:00

(Potential cover on back shift needed)

Profile

You will be from a food manufacturing environment, having worked in a QA position, along with the following:

A strong understanding of quality control processes and standards.
Food Safety Level 2 as a minimum
Attention to detail and excellent record-keeping skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with production and engineering teams.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Proficiency in using quality assurance tools and software.Job Offer

£13.21/Hour - 40 Hour Week - Circa £26,400/annum
Permanent position with opportunities for growth and development.
Comprehensive training and support in your role.
Opportunity to work in a focused and quality-driven environment.
Convenient location