QA Technician - Warehouse Operations

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Corby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Corby is seeking a QA Technician for the Warehouse Operations Department to ensure goods meet defined quality standards. You will inspect incoming materials and finished goods, maintain QA documentation, and support SOPs.

The role covers training warehouse staff, record keeping, CAPA tracking, and liaising with procurement and production to resolve quality issues, with standard hours Monday to Friday. Experience with ISO, GMP is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• 1) Inspect incoming raw materials, packaging materials and finished goods against quality standards and specifications.
• 2) Verify quantity, labeling, batch numbers, expiry dates and physical condition of goods.
• 3) Identify non-conforming materials and initiate segregation, rejection or corrective actions.
• 4) Conduct routine in-process and outbound quality checks within the warehouse.
• 5) Coordinate with warehouse, procurement and production to resolve quality issues.

Job description

Our client is currently looking for a QA Technician for their Warehouse Operations Department for their Corby branch.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control.

Hours are Monday to Friday 09.00-18.00pm.

Job Summary

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that all incoming, stored, and outgoing goods meet defined quality standards. This role involves warehouse goods inspection, preparation and maintenance of SOPs, training of warehouse personnel, record keeping, and maintenance of QA documentation to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Warehouse Goods Quality Checking.

• Inspect incoming raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods as per approved quality standards and specifications.
• Verify quantity, labeling, batch numbers, expiry dates, and physical condition of goods.
• Identify non-conforming materials and initiate appropriate actions such as segregation, rejection, or corrective actions.
• Conduct routine in-process and outbound quality checks within the warehouse.
• Coordinate with warehouse, procurement, and production teams to resolve quality issues.

2. SOP Preparation and Maintenance

• Prepare, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to warehouse operations, quality inspection, storage, handling, and dispatch.
• Ensure SOPs comply with company quality policies and applicable regulatory standards.
• Maintain version control and ensure approved SOPs are available at points of use.
• Support continuous improvement by revising SOPs based on audits, deviations, or process changes.

3. Training and Awareness

• Conduct quality-related training for warehouse staff on SOPs, quality standards, and best practices.
• Maintain training schedules, attendance records, and competency assessments.
• Provide on-the-job guidance to ensure proper implementation of quality procedures.
• Promote quality awareness and compliance culture among warehouse personnel.

4. Record Keeping and Documentation

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality records such as inspection reports, checklists, deviation reports, and non-conformance records.
• Ensure proper filing, storage, and retrieval of quality records (physical and/or electronic).
• Ensure records are maintained as per document control and retention policies.

5. QA Document Maintenance

• Maintain QA documents including SOPs, formats, logs, manuals, and work instructions.
• Assist in internal and external audits by providing required documentation and records.
• Track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and ensure timely closure.Ensure compliance with ISO, GMP, or other applicable quality systems (as relevant to the organisation).