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