Job Description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician

Hourly rate: £13.94 

Location: Newry, Northern Ireland 

Job Function:
As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will be instrumental in upholding and improving the high-quality standards of our client’s products, ensuring consistency and customer satisfaction across production lines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work towards achieving Production KPIs related to output, waste, and cost.

• Execute production plans, ensuring adherence to running orders and volume targets.

• Train new employees and agency workers on department-specific procedures.

• Promote good housekeeping practices and lead by example in maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Food Safety, and Hygiene procedures at all times.

• Verify that products meet established quality standards and customer specifications.

• Evaluate incoming raw materials to ensure they meet the necessary quality criteria.

• Collect and prepare product samples for laboratory analysis.

• Perform regular quality checks on the production line to ensure consistent product quality.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation of quality control processes and findings.

• Ensure full adherence to food safety regulations and standards, including HACCP.

Requirements:

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as operations, technical, and hygiene to ensure smooth execution of duties.

• A proactive and creative approach to challenges.

• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility towards tasks and issues.

• Driven to perform tasks to the highest standards and inspire others to do the same.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Flexible approach to working hours, adapting to the business’s needs.

• Willingness to take on additional duties as required within the role’s scope.

• Self-motivated with the ability to meet targets and deadlines.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.