We are hiring – QA Technician

Job Title: QA Technician

Reporting to: Senior QA Manager

Shift Pattern: Days – 06am-14pm / 14pm-22pm Flexibility to work 08am-16pm or 10m-18pm if required

Job Purpose:

Quality assurance (QA) technicians ensure company and customer quality standards are being met. They work under the supervision of the QA supervisor, where they conduct quality tests, perform inspection checks, calibrate equipment, and communicate test results.

They examine raw materials for purity and make sure that manufacturing results meet internal standards for production. The QA Technician also monitors the production-line cycle and shares findings with relevant superiors. The main task of the QA Technician is to prevent errors from occurring within the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintaining and calibrating measuring equipment to various testing standards.
2. Alerting the QA Supervisor of ongoing problems.
3. Inspecting raw materials to ensure consistence and integrity.
4. To ensure the filling out and maintaining of any paperwork required.
5. Complying with any and all standards, internal policies and legal regulations that apply to the finished product.
6. To ensure good hygiene and housekeeping standards are employed at all times.
7. To perform accurate analysis of the product, process and packaging to determine its suitability for purpose.
8. To work with all team members to use their skills and knowledge to identify problems and implement opportunities.
9. Being aware of the individual product requirements and demonstrate the ability to identify problems.

Skills and Experience Required:

Essential:

• Strong analytical and mathematics skills
• Willingness to work in noisy environments
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience in a similar role
• Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of QA systems
• Food Safety & HACCP

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If you are interested in this role, please email your CV to HR@duerrs.co.uk.