Quality Assurance Technician

Inform3 Recruitment; Cortown; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

INFORM3 Recruitment in Co Meath is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join a growing food manufacturing team. You will help ensure food safety and quality across finished products, supporting HACCP and compliance with audits.

The role requires a relevant third-level qualification in food science and at least 1 year in QA within a production environment. Strong communication and IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year experience in quality within a food production environment.
• Desirable: HACCP trained.
• Familiar with BRC or equivalent retail standards.
• IT literate with Word, Excel and database skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety and quality of finished products on shift with HACCP implemented.
• Ensure compliance with BRC, Bord Bia MPQAS, DAFM and supplier audits.
• Address non-conformances and coordinate with suppliers during audits.
• Train personnel and support Health & Safety initiatives.
• Ensure records are completed correctly on shift.
• Ensure plant hygiene meets Department of Agriculture, BRC and customer requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors in Food Science or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Database skills

Job description

Job Title – Quality Assurance Technician

Job Location – Co. Meath

Salary – €40K - €45K(Dependent on Experience)

About the Company:

Our client based in County Meath have a current requirement for a Quality Assurance Technician to join their expanding team. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the food safety, quality, and compliance of finished products within a manufacturing facility.

The Quality Assurance Technician acts as a crucial link in maintaining product specifications and customer satisfaction while contributing to continuous improvement and problem-solving within the production environment.

This role will give you great exposure to the Food Manufacturing sector and will provide you with career development and progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the operations and maintenance teams to ensure that the food safety and quality of all finished products produced on shift is maintained, ensuring that HACCP is fully implemented, and procedures and work instructions are always fully adhered to.
• Manage compliance with BRC, Bord Bia MPQAS (Poultry Quality Assurance Scheme), DAFM (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine), and supplier audits.
• Addressing non-conformances, coordinating with suppliers, and actively participating in audits.
• Training and competency check for personnel, handling non-conformances, and supporting Health & Safety initiatives are integral aspects of this position
• Ensuring that food safety and quality of finished product meets agreed product specifications.
• Responsibility for ensuring that all records are completed correctly on shift.
• Responsibility for ensuring that plant hygiene always meets and exceeds Department of Agriculture, BRC and customer requirements.

Essentials:

• A relevant third-level qualification in food science or a related equivalent field.
• Minimum of 1+ years working in a quality within a food production environment.
• Working knowledge of BRC (or equivalent) and retail standards in a production facility is desirable.
• HACCP Trained (desirable).
• Strong communication abilities, business acumen, and hands-on knowledge of food industry trends.
• Flexible and committed attitude with the ability to display initiative.
• The ability to work well individually and integrate well with the operations team.
• IT literate with strong Word, Excel and database skills.

For more information surrounding the role, feel free to contact Caolán on 015 314 886.

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