| description | 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
 
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