Job Title: QA Inspector
Salary: £29,900
Location: Holbeach
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Days
Overview
The Flavour Network is excited to be working with a well-established food processing business in Holbeach who are looking to appoint a QA Inspector to join their Technical/Quality team.
This is a hands-on quality role within a fast-paced food environment, where you’ll play an important part in ensuring products meet customer and supermarket specifications at every stage of the process, from goods-in and storage through to production and dispatch.
As the QA Inspector, you’ll need a good eye for detail, confidence in making decisions, and the ability to communicate quality issues effectively across production and technical teams. We're looking for a QA Inspector who is confident working in a fast-paced production environment and isn't afraid to make decisions about product quality.
Key Responsibilities for the QA Inspector
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Inspect and assess incoming, in-process and finished produce against customer specifications.
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Check and record product quality, including weights, colour, defects and overall condition.
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Take samples and complete accurate quality checks and records using paperwork, computer systems and/or scanners.
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Monitor transport conditions and report any issues that may result in potential claims.
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Identify quality issues and determine whether product requires re-sorting, rejection, ripening or further inspection.
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Carry out additional quality checks and destructive testing where required.
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Monitor product quality throughout the production process and track reject rates.
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Maintain and report GMP and product quality standards within production.
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Communicate quality and GMP issues to Team Leaders and line management and support production employees with correct procedures and requirements.
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Check technical equipment and ensure probes and other equipment are appropriately calibrated and within specification.
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Check label information to ensure compliance with customer requirements and specifications.
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Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene and traceability.
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Ensure documentation and management information is accurate and compliant with relevant standards, legislation and customer requirements.
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Support the training of new and inexperienced team members in line with training plans and SOPs.
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Report quality, health & safety and operational issues to the appropriate management team.
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Contribute to continuous improvement in product quality.
Requirements for the QA Inspector
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Experience working within a quality, technical or production environment.
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Good product knowledge and confidence in identifying and assessing defects.
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The ability to make sound decisions regarding product quality and disposition.
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Good communication skills, with the ability to challenge and influence when required.
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Good IT skills, including Excel and Word.
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A flexible approach and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
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A strong eye for detail and a methodical approach to record-keeping.
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QA experience within food manufacturing or a similar fast-paced environment
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Previous audit training would also be advantageous.
If you're an experienced QA professional looking for your next opportunity in the food industry, we'd love to hear from you
