Quality Control Administrator

Snowfox Group; Bishop's Castle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturer in the food industry is seeking a Warehouse Quality Control Administrator to ensure that all products meet stringent quality standards. This role is crucial in overseeing quality control practices, conducting inspections, and maintaining compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills, contributing to the company's commitment to excellence. Join a dynamic team that values growth, sustainability, and collaboration, and be part of a company that is making waves in the food sector.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Private Medical Cash Plan

Group Personal Pension

50% Off Dining

Sustainability Initiatives Participation

Bespoke Reward Platform

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Annual Awards Ceremony

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control within warehouse operations.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control practices and ensure compliance with food safety.
• Inspect incoming raw materials and monitor storage conditions.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

IT Literacy (MS Office, Excel)

Education

High School Diploma

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Navision

Miniclipper

Transkold

Job description

Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals, and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco, and Sainsbury's, to name a few. Over the past 25 years, Taiko has launched more first-to-market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK.

As the Warehouse Quality Control Administrator, you will play a key role in overseeing quality control practices within our warehouse operations. This position involves ensuring that incoming and outgoing products meet quality standards, monitoring storage conditions, conducting inspections, and maintaining compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail, organisational skills, and experience in food safety and warehouse operations.

• Good understanding of the operation, products, and procedures
• High level of reliability, flexibility, and punctuality
• Advanced IT literacy with experience of MS Office and Excel
• Driven and dynamic individual with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail

Due to expansion, we are looking for QC Administrators working 7 days a week on a rolling rota from 5 pm to 1 am (additional shift allowance paid).

• Inspection of Goods-in for quality and quantity, determining usability in production, and rejecting goods not acceptable for food safety.
• Inspect incoming raw materials (including packaging), ensuring they are within specifications and reporting any out-of-specification items.
• Monitor storage conditions of raw materials (including packaging) and ensure they remain within specifications during storage and transfer.
• Check compliance with food safety and QA procedures, including allergen control measures.
• Ensure proper storage of raw materials.
• Ensure FIFO (First In, First Out) is followed by the raw material team at all times.
• Maintain warehouse-controlled document files and test records accurately and promptly.
• Handover record sheets to the Technical department for review.
• Verify that all delivery notes for Goods-in are signed off for volume, quality, and date by the Warehouse team, including in Miniclipper and Transkold systems.
• Provide Best Before (BB) dates and batch numbers for each delivery to the Warehouse Systems Controller for accurate stock booking and label creation.
• Apply labels to all received goods.
• Process transfers to production daily on Navision, report shortages to the purchasing team and Supply Chain Manager, and manage stock control.
• Ensure all transfers to Production are recorded accurately.
• Work closely with and provide cover for the Warehouse Systems Controller in their absence.
• Assist warehouse staff with their duties if QC tasks are not busy.
• Keep warehouse areas and yard clean and tidy.

We're proud to offer:

• Opportunities for career growth, including an apprentice program
• Support services for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
• Annual discretionary bonus based on performance
• Discretionary Life Assurance
• Discretionary Income Protection
• Group Personal Pension
• Private Medical Cash Plan
• Bespoke reward platform with retail, cinema, and gym discounts
• 50% off food when dining with us for you and three friends
• Participation in our sustainability initiatives aligned with UN goals, sourcing sustainable seafood, and using recyclable packaging, 80% of which is recycled plastic
• Annual Awards ceremony with opportunities for managers to win trips to Japan

About us:

Come roll with us and be part of something big. We celebrate our global success across:

• Over 1500 retail kiosks worldwide (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox, Bento)
• Our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre
• 63 YO! restaurants
• 50 major retail partners
• 3,700 locations globally, from Hawaii to Aberdeen

Our Values:

• Own it, Care About it, Make it Exceptional, Win Together

Ready to Roll?

Join us and play a key role in bringing people together to enjoy better food the Japanese way...