Quality Control Operative - Caerphilly, United Kingdom - Castle Dairies Ltd

Castle Dairies Ltd
Castle Dairies Ltd
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Caerphilly, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Castle Dairies are an award-winning butter manufacturer based in Caerphilly, South Wales. We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Control Operative to join our technical team.


The Quality Control team is responsible for ensuring that the quality standards, customer and legislative requirements are met by following the required observations, testing and measurement of quality and safety parameters which are key to ensure food safety and quality.


  • This role will be based in the Spread Plant. Working 12 hours shifts on a 7 day fortnight pattern._

Key Accountabilities:


  • Developing and implementing quality control checks on production lines
  • Ensuring that the products comply with company standards.
  • Evaluating and training production employees on quality standards and procedures.
  • Conduct daily taste panel and quality checks including collection of shelflife samples.
  • Review current process' and procedures and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Assist with NPD/EPD trails and product launches.
  • Carry out adequate sampling (Nutritional/micro analysis) as required by Tech manager.
  • Communicate with production Team Leaders when there is an issue or out of specification product
  • Checking online samples of products to ensure specifications are being met.
  • Verify and document online tests and quality checks on a frequent basis.
  • Conduct and Complete product NCR/ out of specification reports when required.
  • Reporting and recording nonconformances for investigation and ensure the appropriate corrective actions are carried out.
  • Ensure site hygiene standards are adhered and operatives follow best practices to prevent cross contamination.
  • Liaise and complete scale and probe calibrations with the main laboratory.
  • Supporting Technical Team with preparation for BRCGS and Customer Site Audits.
  • Help drive and maintain quality culture within the business.

Essential

  • Strong Communication skills.
  • Selfmotivation, determination and confident.


  • Excellent problemsolving skills.

  • Ability to work to deadline, under pressure.
  • Previous experience in a Quality Control role is desirable
  • Desirable
  • Food related qualification.
  • Food Hygiene Level 2/3

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
£11.73 per hour


Benefits:


  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Overtime

Work Location:
In person

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