Quality Assurance Operative (Night Shift)

Westfalia Fruit; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Quality Assurance Operatives for night shifts in Lincolnshire. In this vital role, you'll ensure products meet high standards through quality checks, data management, and staff training. Join a dynamic team where your attention to detail and problem-solving skills will contribute to operational excellence. Enjoy benefits like a pension plan and generous holiday leave while working in a collaborative environment focused on quality and safety. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading supplier in the fresh produce sector.

Benefits

20 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Free Tea & Coffee

Company pension plan

Medicash cash plan

Christmas hampers

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to liaise with colleagues effectively.
• Keen eye for detail and a diligent approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality checks and ensure high-quality fruit.
• Perform hygiene and food safety audits in production.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Job description

Quality Assurance Operative (Night Shift)

Quality Assurance Operative (Night Shift)

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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 either Birds Drove or Spalding, Lincolnshire on a permanent basis to cover the night shift (18:00-06:00).

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.
  
  

Come and join the leading #avoexperts

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 either Birds Drove or Spalding, Lincolnshire on a permanent basis to cover the night shift (18:00-06:00).

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

Experience we look for:

Essential

• Ability to commit to the night shift pattern above (3 on, 3 off shift basis)

• 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

What can Westfalia Fruit offer you?

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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