FSQ Quality Technician - Onsite, 3-Shift, Saturdays

Perform Recruitment; Waterford; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Perform Recruitment is hiring on behalf of a food manufacturer in Co. Waterford for a Food Safety & Quality Operative. The role is permanent and onsite with a 3-shift pattern including Saturdays, reporting to the Technical Manager as part of the FSQ team.

You will test and measure product quality throughout the day, ensure products meet production, food safety, hygiene and customer specifications, and support audits and quality improvements across the site.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of English and strong communication skills.
• A team player with good problem-solving skills and the ability to use your own initiative.
• Keen attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Flexible and able to support other QC team members.
• Able to work a three-shift pattern (days, evenings, mid-shift) and available for scheduled Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Work to an hourly schedule completing quality and due diligence checks, ensuring product meets customer and legal specifications
• Carry out pre-start checks in production areas daily
• Record and report product quality information to the quality team lead and production shift manager
• Collect meat and environmental samples for microbial testing
• Assist with projects set by the QC Team Leader, Quality Supervisor, and/or FSQ Managers
• Make QC decisions based on data collection and analysis
• Support production staff on product safety, quality, and traceability control procedures
• Take part in customer and third-party audits
• Help embed a culture of being always audit ready within the production area

Skills

English proficiency

Team player

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Shift availability

Own transport

Job description

Perform Recruitment is hiring on behalf of a food manufacturer in Co. Waterford for a Food Safety & Quality Operative. The role is permanent and onsite with a 3-shift pattern including Saturdays, reporting to the Technical Manager as part of the FSQ team.

You will test and measure product quality throughout the day, ensure products meet production, food safety, hygiene and customer specifications, and support audits and quality improvements across the site.