QC Technician - Food Manufacturing | Quality & Compliance

Elk Recruitment; Kildare; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented QC Technician for a permanent role in South Kildare. The position focuses on ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance throughout the food manufacturing process.

You will conduct routine QC tests, monitor lines, and document all activities to support traceability and continuous improvement. Strong knowledge of HACCP/GMP and good communication with production teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality control in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to perform laboratory tests and use QC equipment safely.
• Excellent documentation and traceability skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine quality control tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure specifications.
• Monitor production processes and equipment to identify quality issues or deviations.
• Document all quality control activities and maintain detailed records for compliance.
• Collaborate with production staff to investigate and resolve quality-related issues.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards throughout the process.
• Assist in implementing and improving QC procedures and protocols.
• Participate in audits to maintain certification and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Quality control

HACCP/GMP

Lab testing

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Shift flexibility

Job description

Elk Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented QC Technician for a permanent role in South Kildare. The position focuses on ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance throughout the food manufacturing process.

You will conduct routine QC tests, monitor lines, and document all activities to support traceability and continuous improvement. Strong knowledge of HACCP/GMP and good communication with production teams are essential.