QA Assistant - Wood End, United Kingdom - Agrial Fresh Produce

Agrial Fresh Produce

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Wood End, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a
QA Assistant to join us at Florette in Lichfield.

Working as part of a dedicated team you will ensure quality standards and compliance are adhered to throughout our food production factory.

Working hours:
Tuesday to Saturday 06:00 to 15:00

Main Responsibilities

Conduct GMP audits with production and address any issues
Verify traceability documents have been completed correctly and challenge any mistakes
Log complaints and Foreign Bodies conduct investigations and work with production to reduce reoccurrence
Conduct CCP verifications
Conduct fabrication/glass audits and liaise with maintenance when non conformances arise
Adhere to testing schedule, competent in Aseptic technique, basic understanding of micro analysis
Ability to assess/monitor the quality of product at all stages in the process and conduct organoleptic testing
An understanding of average weights and check weighers programming and calculating tare weights
A knowledgeable understanding of products manufactured on site including product specifications, products containing allergens, recipe changes
Understanding of pest control close out actions
Understanding of the QMS (Quality Manual), relevant records and procedures
Assist with customer / third party audits
Conduct pre hygiene inspection and communicate non compliances
Complete any internal or monthly full site audits as required
Attend daily meetings as required
Conduct traceability tests
Conduct comprehensive investigations
Non conformances/Corrective Actions ensure they are followed up and closed out in a timely manner
Suggest improvements within the factory and follow any actions recommended

Skills and Experience Required

Competent in IT skills particularly Excel, use/understanding of inhouse software systems, data analysis
Awareness of all manufacturing functions and responsibilities
Good communication skills and a desire to build cross functional relationships
Good attention to detail with a tenacious approach to data accuracy
Able to effectively prioritise workload
Able to give clear instructions
Basic food hygiene

HACCP Level

Auditing qualification

What You Will Get In Return

A competitive salary, annual bonus scheme, life assurance, and a range of employee benefits you'd expect from a market leading business, including 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays rising to 35 after 5 years service.

About Us
Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing factories who are owned by the French co-operative group, Agrial.

Agrial has operations across 18 regions, with 280 farming outlets and 5 different divisions, which comprise Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations:

it's not just about lettuce As well as the 3 factories we also have a farming operation - Agrial Fresh Farms.

All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division.

Under the brand, Florette, our site processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat fresh salad bags to some of the UK's well-known retailers.

The business is more recognisable in the UK by its Florette salad brand and we are now one of the UK's leading producers in the industry.

We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team.

Next Steps

Note to recruitment agencies:
this role is being handled by the company HR team and no agency contact is required.

Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Work Location:
One location

Reference ID: 206083INDL