Quality Control Technician - Grimsby, United Kingdom - Gi Group

Gi Group
Gi Group
Verified Company
Grimsby, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description
Quality Control Technician

Hours:
Mon - Friday With some Saturday's.
5am-2pm or 6am-3pm

Pay:
£10.76 ph
Duties and Responsibilities;

  • Monitor and ensure the production of consistent quality products via standard product testing procedures
  • Where appropriate, communicates product safety and quality standards to the company's personnel
  • Conduct equipment calibration checks on a daily basis to ensure the site's testing equipment is running to the correct standards
  • Check that the labels produced for Frozen and Fresh products have all required correct variable information
  • Ensure strict segregation of MSC product is in operation, ensuring correct labelling of MSC product
  • Ensure strict segregation of all allergens, ensuring appropriate labelling of all allergenic product
  • Conduct weight and quality checks on a per product basis to ensure the product standards are as per those specified. This is a requirement for both Frozen and Fresh product
  • On a weekly basis the technician shall conduct micro testing and take samples, which shall then be sent for external micro testing, thus ensuring the factory environment remains at a high standard of hygiene
  • Continually monitor and verify raw material and product batch coding information to ensure that it is all correct and consistent
  • Test bar coding information on all Tesco product barcodes to ensure it is of the correct specification
  • Calibrate the barcode verification equipment against test samples to ensure that it is reading the labels correctly
  • Carry out glass and Perspex audits to the required schedule weekly, monthly or 6monthly, following the correct procedure
  • Undertake GMP and CCP audits on a regular basis but ensure that the GMP and CCP practices throughout the site are being continually sustained
  • Ensure the metal detection equipment (CCP) is correctly set up and rejecting the test pieces on a daily basis, but also rechecking the equipment on an hourly basis or to the customer's individual requirements
  • Verify that all the required Production paperwork has been completed to the required standard
  • Assist in the location and provision of the traceability paperwork as and when required
  • Confirm frozen intake checks on weights etc. when the raw materials have arrived on site and check all relevant paperwork
  • Conduct regular checks on product being produced through the Bandsaws to ensure that it is within the specified parameters
  • Print labels as and when requested and ensure all information on such labels is correct and up to date
  • Upon completion of the Site Internal Auditor training, audits within the required factory and business areas will be audited against the prescribed standards and within the required time constraints
  • Assist in the production (packaging and labelling) of samples
  • Sample the product as scheduled in order to facilitate retention and organoleptic assessment over product life
  • Ensure that all team members pursue safe working practices and all accident and reporting procedures are adhered to
  • Ensure you promote a culture of high hygiene standards and that all team members maintain it
Skills and Specifications

  • Level 2 Food Safety.
  • Level 2 HACCP.
  • Allergen Awareness Training.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of MSC Principles.
  • An understanding of efficiencies.
  • Possess a "right first time" diligent and conscientious work ethic.
  • Flexibility, reliability and good timekeeping.
  • Act as a role model for quality practices whilst on site.
  • Able to work on their own initiative and as part of the team.
  • Have good organisational and prioritising skills to work to the required timescales.
  • Exhibit good product quality knowledge regarding the standards and specifications.
  • Good working knowledge of GMP and its importance.
  • Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Understand the importance of Health and Safety, Food Safety and Health and Hygiene.
If you are interested in this position, Please contact Sam on.
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