Job description
The Rewards and Benefits on offer
A full time and permanent role from day 1!
The opportunity to work for a leading manufacturer in a specialist industry
Life Insurance
Holiday Club - Discounted Holiday Rates/Breaks
Employee Benefits Platform
Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP Access
Holiday Allowance
Pension Contributions
Free onsite parking
A dynamic and exciting role
MTrec’s new career opportunity
MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our bespoke manufacturing client in their search for a talented and motivated QC Technician. If you meet the person specification below, and are looking for your next long-term career move, apply now for an immediate response!
The Job you will Do:
Maintaining the Raw materials’ control and the suppliers’ performance by checking Incoming goods documentation and Certificate of Analysis for each raw materials delivery and Product Specification
Developing, maintaining, and verifying internal checks such as Incoming Goods (Raw Materials) testing
Testing and reserving raw materials for production
Reserving product for customers
Controlling non – conforming raw materials (quarantined product)
Managing the Quarantine database
Dealing with any issues involving raw materials out of specification during delivery and communicate this to the suppliers
Monitoring Supplier Performance Analysis
Supporting with Customer Complaints
Investigating Returned Product
Investigation of complaints via the Complaint database
Assessing the Finished Products by Checking and validating blend and starch checks
Conducting and monitoring finished product organoleptic testing and recording on product testing database
Developing, controlling, and updating procedures in relation to testing
Support the Sample management and New Product Development
Organising and making the samples for Export and UK Departments
Assist and organise ongoing project & development work for new customer both UK and Export
Experimenting with new blend formats and writing reports for reference
Assist and organise projects for new product applications
Assist and maintain Shelf-life testing
Supporting the team in Waste management projects.
Be able to Carry out Traceability checks
Ensure all departments relevant to quality of raw materials and finished product are communicated with in the correct manner
Work in a timely manner with deadlines and targets always met
Any other reasonable duties as required by the Quality Control Manager or Quality Control Coordinator.
Maintaining paperwork and sample traceability
Always supporting food safety and quality
About you:
Degree in Food Science and Nutrition (desirable)
Previous experience in a food environment
Understanding of QC testing methods and sampling procedures
Strong IT and written communication skills
Ability to manage your workload independently and effectively under pressure
Experience using quality management systems and maintaining documentation