Quality Assurance Operative (Day Shift)

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain, we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe. With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We have new opportunities for Quality Assurance Operatives to join our team in Birds Drove, Lincolnshire on a permanent basis to cover the day shift (7am-7pm). As Quality Assurance Operative, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our products meet and exceed expectations for our customers. You'll have responsibility for a variety of tasks, including:

• Conduct quality checks at multiple sites, assess against customer standards, and address any issues to guarantee consistently high-quality fruit.
• Accurately record quality data, manage shelf-life assessments, and ensure adherence to packhouse procedures to maintain quality assurance processes.
• Assist in training staff on product grading standards to contribute towards team knowledge.
• Perform equipment calibrations and manage label compliance to ensure accurate processes and support operational efficiency.
• Conduct hygiene and food safety audits within the production facility to promote a safe and hygienic environment at all times.
• Liaise with the technical team and collaborate to provide detailed final product assessment reports on quality issues.
• Manage product sampling requests efficiently.
• Attend daily QA briefings and actively identify opportunities to reduce waste, increase efficiency and participate in quality improvement.
• Assist with customer feedback by supporting investigations into rejections and complaints.
• Help identify information for traceability audits and monitor store temperatures.
• Identify and resolve contamination, foreign body, and labelling issues, ensuring proper recording and escalation of quality and safety concerns.
• Participate in project trials to identify more efficient working methods that contribute towards future improvements.
• Uphold health and safety standards by taking responsibility for your safety and the safety of others, adhering to company policies and reporting any issues.
• Ensure the highest food safety and hygiene standards are met, reporting any concerns and contributing to a positive food safety culture.

Requirements

Essential:

• Ability to commit to the day shift pattern above (2 on, 2 off, 3 on shift basis).
• Previous experience in a QA role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with colleagues across various departments.
• A keen eye for detail with a diligent approach to thinking.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Desirable:

• Experience within a similar role in an FMCG environment would be advantageous.

Benefits

• 20 days holiday, inclusive of bank and public holidays.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free Tea & Coffee.
• Company pension plan.
• Medicash cash plan.
• Christmas hampers.

Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.