Job Overview
The following document defines the role and responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Technologist - PM shift, who reports to the Head of Quality & Compliance
· The role is based on the factory floor, and is integral to the shift team which comprises production, engineering, quality & warehouse
· This is a shift-based role, working 2pm-11pm Monday-Friday on-site
Responsibilities
· Ensure compliance and maintain hygiene standards in the factory
· Conduct daily inspections and quality assurance checks on all products during, and after production and pack-off.
· Verify productions by a sample-based approach to testing.
· Proactively check systems, labels and packaging material prior to production.
· Ensure all co-packed and manufactured products meet customer specifications and internal quality standards.
· Investigate any non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
· Monitor product shelf-life, labelling accuracy and packaging integrity.
· Review and quality check all production and finished goods paperwork on a daily basis, ensuring it is complete, compliant and accurate before sign-off.
· Maintain a clear audit trail and support traceability for all products.
· Ensure adherence to all relevant food safety, hygiene and quality standards (e.g. BRC, HACCP).
· Prepare for and participate in customer audits, internal audits and third-party inspections.
· Collaborate with other departments to continuously improve quality systems and processes.
Requirements
· Ensure that good levels of hygiene are maintained by all personnel and in all processing areas, as well as the warehouse and yard.
· Audit and maintain warehousing procedures and activities.
· Ensure good manufacturing procedures are employed, at all times.
· Ensure Clean as You Go is being applied, at all times.
· Ensure the Storefast Solutions Operating Procedure is adhered to, at all times.
· Champion food safety by ensuring food safety procedures are applied throughout the production process.
· Monitoring and maintaining the HACCP process, ensuring the CCPs are properly monitored and recorded. Train staff in food safety and HACCP to ensure they have sufficient knowledge and understanding.
· Be a member of the HACCP team.
· Oversee and ensure safe working procedures are adopted in all aspects of work on site in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.
· Ensure procedures, analysis and testing is carried out to a consistently high standard.
· Assist with producing and reviewing risk assessments and safe systems of work.
· Monitor hygiene in the production areas, resolving any issues.
· Ensure no contaminated, incorrect or degraded ingredients are used. If this occurs, stop production immediately and report it to the Head of Quality & Compliance
· Ensure all ingredients are being handled and stored in a food safe manner and in accordance with Storefast Solutions’ policies and procedures.
· Ensure all equipment, machinery and tanks are cleaned properly and according to procedure; failure/shortages/errors are to be reported to the Engineering Manager and Technical Team.
· Carry out equipment checks as required.
· Follow the company procedures for Health and Safety at all times.
Pay: £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
