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QA Technician (working on the site - no expernience needed - great oppurtunity ahead! 

Location: Birstwith, UK
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Hours: Initially 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Transitioning to 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM after training)
Contract: Full-time, with potential to become a permanent position after probation
Holidays: 28 days

About Us: Our client is a global leader in taste and nutrition innovation, where scientists are dedicated to creating ingredients that enhance the products people love while promoting well-being. We are seeking a motivated QA Technician to join our team at the Birstwith site. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in the food industry with no prior QA experience required – we will provide all necessary training.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Control & Testing:

Conduct raw material testing as per the site schedule; monitor and trend results.
Retain samples of finished products and raw materials according to requirements.
Perform finished product testing in compliance with company and customer standards.
Coordinate the timely testing of swabs, raw materials, and finished products, working cross-functionally.
Upload and review testing results in SAP; support trend analysis.
Review daily stock reports from K&N.

Product Release:

Ensure all raw materials are accompanied by the correct documentation.
Collaborate cross-functionally for prompt release of products in SAP.
Complete Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and Certificates of Compliance (CoCs) for finished products, ensuring accuracy per customer specifications.

Non-conformance Management:

Raise and manage Z1 non-conformances in SAP for non-conforming raw materials.
Escalate and assist in corrective actions for any non-conforming products.

Sensory Evaluation & Quality Inspection:

Manage retained samples and perform routine food safety and quality inspections.
Conduct factory audits and inspections, logging non-conformances.
Provide support to departments during audits to ensure understanding of required standards.
Carry out scheduled audits such as glass, perspex, knife, balance, fridge temperature, and snap trap checks.

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP):

Work cross-functionally to drive improvements in factory standards.
Support continuous improvement projects to build a stronger quality culture on site.

Ordering:

Raise purchase orders and manage technical consumable orders within budgetary constraints.

Requirements:

Good GCSE/A Level qualifications.
Own transport is required due to the site's remote location.
No prior QA experience is necessary; full training will be provided.
Experience as a Production Operative or Warehouse Operative is desirable but not essential.
Benefits:

Comprehensive training provided.
Opportunity to transition to a permanent contract.
Modern facilities, including a canteen and free parking.
28 days of holiday.
If you have experience as a Production Operative or Warehouse Operative and are looking to expand your career into quality assurance, or if you're simply keen to learn and grow in a new role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a leading company dedicated to innovation and excellence in taste and nutrition