Seasonal QA Operative AM

Danish Crown A/S; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Rochdale is seeking a QA for a seasonal position on the AM shift. The role involves hands-on tasks in food safety and quality checks, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Ideal candidates will have experience in food safety and quality assurance, along with strong communication and computer skills. The position requires flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Some previous working knowledge of Food Safety & Hygiene.
• Experience of working within a factory environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various checks and verification activities related to food safety.
• Assist in assuring compliance to site policies and customer COP’s.
• Complete internal audits and manage non-conformances.

Skills

Food Safety & Hygiene knowledge

Non-Conformance management

Excellent communication skills

Computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)

Internal audit skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

This is a seasonal position on a fixed term contract. We are looking for a new QA to join the AM shift. As QA you will hold an essential support role to the food safety team, being responsible for various checks, verification activities and audits related to food safety, quality and integrity. You will assist in assuring compliance to site policies, procedures and customer COP’s.

This is a shop floor-based role so is suitable for someone who enjoys a hands-on position and requires building a strong working relationship with Production.

The hours of work are 05.00 to 14.15 Saturday and Sunday (17 hours per week).

Specific Tasks

• Some previous working knowledge of Food Safety & Hygiene, HACCP & BRC
• Previous knowledge / experience of Non-Conformance management
• QA/Technical experience & experience of External audits (BRC)
• A good level of computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point), competent in report writing
• Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate precise information to help deal with food safety incidents
• Experience of working within a factory environment
• Internal audit skills, ability to complete an internal audit, communicate and close the actions
• Complaints / Non-Conformances investigation experience
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines
• Flexibility and ability to multi-task

Also, completing any reasonable additional tasks to support business needs as required.

Educational Background

• Some previous working knowledge of Food Safety & Hygiene, HACCP & BRC
• Previous knowledge / experience of Non-Conformance management