QA Technician

TN United Kingdom; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking a QA Technician for its Grimsby site. The role involves ensuring compliance with food safety standards, conducting audits, and supporting quality management processes. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of HACCP principles and previous auditing experience. Join us to contribute to maintaining high food safety standards and improving processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of quality auditing experience within food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HACCP compliance auditing and measurement of critical control points.
• Investigate customer complaints and implement preventative actions.
• Maintain and update site quality management system documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Time management

Education

Level 3 food safety and HACCP training

Job description

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Hain Celestial is currently recruiting for a QA Technician at our Grimsby site. In Grimsby, we manufacture fresh soups for our New Covent Garden brand and for private label.

Key Responsibilities / Accountability of the Role:

• HACCP compliance auditing and measurement of critical control points; investigation and root cause analysis of non-conforming results.
• Calibration of weighing and temperature measurement equipment; troubleshooting deviations from specified targets.
• Verification of cleaning through the Hygiene Management System, including swabbing, titration, and rinse water testing.
• Sample collection for external analysis (microbiological, chemical, etc.); investigation and root cause analysis of non-conforming results.
• Conduct hygiene audits, discuss results, and coordinate corrective actions with departments. Perform glass/foreign body and fabrication audits, and communicate findings.
• Investigate customer complaints, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventative actions.
• Maintain and update site quality management system documentation.
• Raise non-conformance investigation reports with key information for root cause analysis.
• Lead investigations into foreign body reports, determine root cause, and implement corrective actions.
• Complete scheduled hygiene validations.
• Support project work as assigned by the Quality or Technical Manager, reporting findings accordingly.
• Assess work in progress and finished products against specifications, conducting physical, chemical, and organoleptic assessments as needed.
• Support raw material assessments and liaise with suppliers when applicable.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot metal detection equipment.
• Provide technical support and coaching to promote food safety standards and culture.

What you will need for the Role:

• Level 3 food safety and HACCP training preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of quality auditing experience within food manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to process improvement.
• Strong understanding of Food Safety and HACCP principles.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Flexibility to cover production schedules, including weekends and holiday periods during peak times.

If you are interested in joining us, we look forward to hearing from you!