QA Technician

QA/QC Technician Permanent Wednesbury Hours of Work: 07.00am till 3.30pm Salary: £30K We are working in partnership with our client who are seeking either an experience QA / QC Technician or/and a Food Science graduate (some industry experience during placement in a Quality Assurance or Technical role within a fast-paced food manufacturer would be a plus). Responsibilities include: Ensure materials and products are handled in a hygienic environment, in line with products specs, compliance and food legislation. Ensure good hygiene and housekeeping standards are maintained at all times. Carry out Quality duties as outlined by the QA Supervisor. To take part in all continuous improvement projects relevant to Quality/Technical. Be aware of individual product requirements and acknowledge any problems specific to each product. Assist in customer and 3rdparty audits. Be familiar with BRC requirements. Coordinate action for in process and finished product non-conformances, manage follow up of incidents and handle customer complaints in an effective way. To undertake all checks on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis as defined on the QMS testing schedule in an accurate and timely manner. Verification of production compliance throughout the established QMS & HACCP systems To effectively work and communicate with management team and production operatives to continuously improve standards. To spend the 80% of the time per shift on the production area Hygiene inspection where required. Quality certificates and COA completion Product release Completion of Fabrication and Glass and hard plastic audits Completion of GMP audits Submission of laboratory samples Assistance in training and verification Calibration of key equipment To be considered you must have the following skills and/or experience: A can-do attitude, enthusiastic and ability to encourage the others and work as a team player Be self-motivated and proactive Ability to take responsibilities and find appropriate solutions on food safety issues Ability to communicate at all levels, both written and verbal Knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel / Word / PowerPoint) Flexible and adaptable in terms of shift pattern and absence coverage Organised and ability to multitask. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Good attention to detail Company Benefits 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays. Free onsite parking Company pension. To apply for this excellent opportunity, email your CV NOW. Concept Resources are an equal opportunities employer. TPBN1_UKTJ