Quality Control Operative (Food Manufacturing)
Night shift - Sunday to Thursday: 21:30 to 06:30
42.5 hour week £33,393.10
Stoke on Trent
Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Quality Control Operative to join a food manufacturing business within a modern production facility in Stoke on Trent. The role is responsible for ensuring products meet company, customer, and food safety standards throughout the manufacturing process.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct weight checks on finished and frozen products and verify any breakages
- Monitor product weight and size during production to ensure compliance with specifications
- Verify ingredient weighing and recipe accuracy
- Perform daily checks on ingredient and water measurements
- Complete routine temperature checks on chillers, freezers, and refrigerated storage areas
- Monitor product weights and dimensions to ensure consistency and specification compliance
- Ensure products meet required temperature standards throughout the production process
- Carry out equipment and safety checks, including knife inspections
- Record, investigate, and support corrective actions for non-conformances
- Generate and maintain non-conformance reports and ensure timely resolution of issues
- Verify product labelling accuracy
- Conduct routine metal detector validation checks
- Follow sampling plans for raw materials and finished products
- Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate records and documentation
- Work collaboratively with the Quality team, providing cover for colleagues where required
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, compliance, and product consistency
Working Hours
- Night shift pattern
- Operating hours: Sunday to Thursday, 21:30 to 06:30
Essential Requirements
- Knowledge and understanding of quality control processes within a manufacturing environment
- Enthusiastic approach and willingness to learn
- Good written and verbal English communication skills
- IT literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office applications and email systems
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and maintain a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, safety and compliance
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Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those shortlisted will be personally contacted.
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