Quality Control Operative

Posted 15 April 2025
Salary £13 - £13.50 per hour
LocationNewry
Job type Permanent
Discipline Food Manufacturing / FMCG
ReferenceAH11162_1744729618

Job description

Vickerstock are delighted to be recruitment partners with our Food Manufacturing client who believe passion & enthusiasm is the key to success on the appointment of Quality Controller for their Newry based site. They are dedicated to being the leading food-to-go manufacturer in the UK and Ireland producing a range of chilled, hot, frozen and bakery products.

There are day shift and night shift positions available, working 5 shifts out of 6 working days.

What your typical day as Quality Controller:

  • Monitoring production processes and activities to ensure customer, legislative and Company expectations are being met.
  • Carrying out finished product checks on all product brands and recording findings on quality documentation including product weight checks and label checks.
  • Conducting internal Audits: Glass Hard Plastic Audits
  • Checking the accuracy of measuring equipment -daily and weekly checks
  • Daily Blade Checks
  • Assisting with monthly GMP and fabrication audits
  • Conducting Daily start up inspections.
  • Ensuring traceability information is captured
  • Carry out daily routine checks (temperature monitoring)
  • Ensuring all non-conformances / corrective actions raised whilst carrying out duties are closed off and agreed by Production/ Quality/Technical Manager.
  • Prepare and assist with customer and BRC audits

What you will need to succeed:

  • Previous experience in quality control preferred.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Knowledge of quality control tools and procedures.
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions regarding product quality.

Get in touch:
Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Anna now on T 028 9031 3720, or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page (or email).

If this opportunity doesn't quite get the taste buds flowing but like me you are passionate about food, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.

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