Quality Assurance Operator – Manufacturing & Compliance

United Petfood; Llangadog; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

United Petfood Ltd is seeking a QA Operative to support the factory team in maintaining product quality, procedural compliance and CCP standards. You will conduct daily checks, document SOPs and assist with production to ensure timely, compliant outputs.

The role requires keen attention to quality and hygiene, with responsibilities covering raw materials, calibration, testing, and shift reporting. A hands-on position in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ensuring Quality targets are met within deadlines and costs.
• Adhering to SOPs and company policies across departments.
• Maintaining housekeeping and hygiene to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Production Operations by converting material into WIP or finished product.
• Document and train SOPs for manufacturing processes.
• Carry out CCP checks and document findings.
• Report production issues with escalation when needed.
• Perform raw material checks against supplier specs (Chilled, Frozen, Ambient).
• Oversee start-ups, changeovers and shift handover continuity.
• Monitor process capability through key checks (metal detection, pH, temp).
• Complete QA shift reports and communicate with relevant departments.

Skills

Quality control

HACCP

SOP adherence

Team support

Good housekeeping

Attention to detail

PPE compliance

Tools

pH meter

NIR testing

Job description

United Petfood Ltd is seeking a QA Operative to support the factory team in maintaining product quality, procedural compliance and CCP standards. You will conduct daily checks, document SOPs and assist with production to ensure timely, compliant outputs.

The role requires keen attention to quality and hygiene, with responsibilities covering raw materials, calibration, testing, and shift reporting. A hands-on position in a fast-paced environment.