QA/QC Technician

Permanent

Wednesbury

Hours of Work: 07.00am till 3.30pm

Salary: £30K

We are working in partnership with our client who are seeking either an experience QA / QC Technician or/and a Food Science graduate (some industry experience during placement in a Quality Assurance or Technical role within a fast-paced food manufacturer would be a plus).

Responsibilities include:

* Ensure materials and products are handled in a hygienic environment, in line with products specs, compliance and food legislation.

* Ensure good hygiene and housekeeping standards are maintained at all times.

* Carry out Quality duties as outlined by the QA Supervisor.

* To take part in all continuous improvement projects relevant to Quality/Technical.

* Be aware of individual product requirements and acknowledge any problems specific to each product.

* Assist in customer and 3rdparty audits. Be familiar with BRC requirements.

* Coordinate action for in process and finished product non-conformances, manage follow up of incidents and handle customer complaints in an effective way.

* To undertake all checks on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis as defined on the QMS testing schedule in an accurate and timely manner.

* Verification of production compliance throughout the established QMS & HACCP systems

* To effectively work and communicate with management team and production operatives to continuously improve standards.

* To spend the 80% of the time per shift on the production area

* Hygiene inspection – where required.

* Quality certificates and COA completion

* Product release

* Completion of Fabrication and Glass and hard plastic audits

* Completion of GMP audits

* Submission of laboratory samples

* Assistance in training and verification

* Calibration of key equipment

To be considered you must have the following skills and/or experience:

• A can-do attitude, enthusiastic and ability to encourage the others and work as a team player

• Be self-motivated and proactive

• Ability to take responsibilities and find appropriate solutions on food safety issues

• Ability to communicate at all levels, both written and verbal

• Knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel / Word / PowerPoint)

• Flexible and adaptable in terms of shift pattern and absence coverage

• Organised and ability to multitask.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Good attention to detail

Company Benefits

* 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.

* Free onsite parking

* Company pension.

To apply for this excellent opportunity, email your CV NOW.

Concept Resources are an equal opportunities employer