Quality Controller

We are looking for a Quality Controller to work in the QC team to ensure customer requirements and standards are achieved by providing an effective and efficient quality control service.

Main duties and responsibilities

• ‍‍Undertake quality and label checks in various areas of the business (Grader, Intake, Packhouse, Goldwood): record findings and highlight any discrepancies to relevant managers
• Ensure accurate checking of codes/dates/promotional labels etc., on the Greenlight Checks
• Take reference photos to aid in traceability and prove/support with the legal compliance
• Inspect the quality of finished product and raw material against relevant specifications, and if required, explain the specification to other employees
• Communicate effectively on quality issues with other internal departments and ensure action is taken promptly
• Provide our customers with products that meet their specification at all times
• Support and advise production in relation to quality requirements
• Work together with the team to implement corrective action to improve the quality of the product to within specification
• Notify the Team Leader/Management team of any quality or processing issues and to explain what the required quality levels should be as laid out in the customer specifications
• Keep your work area in a good, clean condition and follow the clean as you go procedure
• Carry out various audits: glass & plastic, document control, procedure and process, Good Manufacturing Practise (GMP), Shelf Life checks
• Make sure the product traceability is being followed throughout the process
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be requested by your Manager to ensure the overall smooth running of the business
  

Person Specification

• ‍‍Previous QC experience within the food industry (preferable)
• Be thorough and have a good attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of team
• Able to work to strict deadlines and follow instructions and be flexible with duties
• Good understanding of English, both written and verbal
• Carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to accept constructive criticism and work well under pressure