Seasonal QA Operative PM

Danish Crown A/S; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Rochdale is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) professional for a hands-on role on the PM shift. This seasonal position involves supporting the food safety team through various quality checks, verification activities, and compliance audits. Ideal candidates will have experience in food safety protocols, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a factory environment. This role requires working Saturdays and Sundays, totaling 17 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Ability to carry out internal audits and manage non-conformances.
• Strong communication skills are essential for dealing with incidents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various checks and audits related to food safety.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with site policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the production team to maintain quality.

Skills

Food Safety & Hygiene knowledge

HACCP knowledge

BRC knowledge

Report writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility and multi-tasking

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Power Point

Job description

Overview

This is a seasonal position on a fixed term contract. We are looking for a new QA to join the PM 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 COPs.

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.

Hours

The hours of work are 14.00 to 23.15 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