At Sun Magic we are passionate about the drinks we make and always on the look-out for people who share our passion.
We are one of the UK’s largest fresh juice manufacturers. We produce premium juice, juice drinks, fresh juice and smoothies. As our business continues to grow, a range of new opportunities arise.
We are looking for a Quality Controller to join our team on a permanent contract.
You will play a key role in Food Safety & Quality on site, reporting to the Technical Supervisor. This includes completing product tests and verifying good processes are maintained, raising any Non-Conformances promptly and helping to action/close off.
The key responsibilities required for this role are:
- Conducting Product/Packaging inspections on Raw materials, WIPs/Blends and Finished products. Reviewing results and confirming adherence to specifications and requirements.
- Completing regular process checks, such as Metal Detection checks on Lines.
- Championing CCP Controls on site, ensuring key controls are in place.
- Identification, Communication, Reporting & Actioning of any site Non-conformances.
- Promptly actioning customer requests (for example certifications).
- Assisting the Technical Team with investigations & QMS maintenance as necessary.
- Maintaining well-ordered & accurate data/files for easy retrieval.
- Assisting Environmental Cleaning Schedule by sampling and coordinating either internally (ATP) or externally (with the contracted lab).
- Carry out routine auditing (for example: GMP, & Glass & Brittles audits).
- Any other miscellaneous task as required, communicated by your line manager
Key requirements for this role are:
- Experience in Quality Control
- Food Hygiene Level 2 or above
- Understanding of Product Safety, Microbiology, & Quality in a manufacturing environment (desirable).
- IT Proficient (Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook) and able to pick up other programmes after training.
- Experience in Food manufacturing environment (desirable)
- Enthusiastic, with a drive to learn and pick up new skills.
- Understanding of the importance of Food Safety, and confident to communicate any issues / stop production / put product on hold where appropriate (supporting the Technical Supervisor).
- Good attention to detail, with numerical and analytical ability.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
This position has a weekly rotation shift pattern of 7am-3pm and 3pm-11pm
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ashford TN27 9LW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Food industry: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
