General Operatives / Relief Qc

We are looking for

We are looking for a motivated General Operative/ Relief QC to join our packhouse nightshift.

General Operative

• Ability to quickly assess product as it passes over the line and remove any that obviously does not meet the requested standard.
• When moving around the factory, please clean up any debris you may see.
• Cleaning - between, during and after production runs, always ensuring that you are following clean as you go procedures.
• If requested, setting up the grading line may be necessary…this may involve operating the machinery (i.e. installing screens and topper beds) machinery must be operated as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Can involve lifting heavy weights up to 25kg (assistance can be given).
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Possibility of relief forklift driving (as and when required) training for the right candidate can be given.
• Ability to use barcode scanner to scan product into and out of lines (as and when required).
• Possibility of career progression for the right candidate.
• Report any issues with your line to your immediate Line Leader or Supervisor (issues with machinery, product quality or packing)

Relief QC - (step up rate payable for all hours worked as a relief QC)

• 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.
• Undertake finished product quality checks: records findings and highlight any discrepancies to QA, re-assess to make sure the product meets specification.
• Visually check packaging print / colour/clarity, take reference photos and appropriate action for any discrepancies identified.
• Communicating 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.
• To inspect the quality of finished product against customer specifications, and if required, to explain the specification to members of staff.
• Work together with the team to implement corrective action to improve the quality of the product to within specification.
• To 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, GMP.
• Make sure the product traceability is being followed throughout the process.

Person Specification:

• Be thorough and have a good attention to detail
• The ability to work as part of team
• Able to work to strict deadlines and follow instructions and be flexible with duties
• Have a good understanding of English, both written and verbal
• Be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
• Ideally have previous QC experience within the food industry
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• The ability to accept constructive criticism and work well under pressure
• Excellent verbal communication skills

Step up rate payable for all hours worked as a relief QC.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.60-£12.66 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person