Quality Control Operative

Dawn Meats; Kilmacthomas; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Meats are recruiting for a Quality Control Operative to join the Carrolls Cross QA team in Waterford. You will work in a busy production environment focused on quality, due diligence, and compliance with customer and legal specs.

The role is full-time and permanent, with a three-shift pattern and Saturday availability. You should have good English, strong teamwork, attention to detail and a proactive approach to quality assurance. Own transport preferred.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of English.
• Good communication skills.
• Team working skills.
• Good problem-solving skills and be able to use own initiative.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn.
• Must be flexible and able to support QC team members.
• Own transport is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work to an hourly schedule to complete quality and due diligence checks on product, to ensure that it meets required customer and legal specifications.
• Carry out pre-start checks in production areas daily.
• Record and regularly report product quality information and feedback to quality team lead and production team shift manager for quality improvement.
• Collection of meat and environmental samples for microbial testing.
• Assist in projects as outlined by the QC Team Leader, Quality Supervisor and/or FSQ Managers.
• QC decision making based on data collection and analysis.
• Aiding production staff where necessary regarding product safety, quality or traceability control procedures.
• To be involved with Customer & 3rd Party Audits.
• To ensure a culture of "Always Audit Ready" is implemented within the production area.

Skills

Good English

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Initiative

Job description

Role Summary: Dawn Meats are currently recruiting for a Quality Control Operative to join the Carrolls Cross Convenience Foods & Retail Quality Team.

Reporting To: Technical Manager

Role Type: Full time, Permanent

Location: Carrolls Cross, Co. Waterford

Responsibilities

Your role will see you tackle a wide range of business challenges in a busy quality and production environment. The successful Candidate will be responsible for:

• Work to an hourly schedule to complete quality and due diligence checks on product, to ensure that it meets required customer and legal specifications.
• Carry out pre-start checks in production areas daily.
• Record and regularly report product quality information and feedback to quality team lead and production team shift manager for quality improvement.
• Collection of meat and environmental samples for microbial testing.
• Assist in projects as outlined by the QC Team Leader, Quality Supervisor and/or FSQ Managers.
• QC decision making based on data collection and analysis.
• Aiding production staff where necessary regarding product safety, quality or traceability control procedures.
• To be involved with Customer & 3rd Party Audits.
• To ensure a culture of "Always Audit Ready" is implemented within the production area.

Qualifications

The ideal Candidate will have or demonstrate:

• Have good understanding of English.
• Good communicational skills.
• Team working skills.
• Have good problem-solving skills and be able to use own initiative.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn.
• Must be flexible and able to support QC team members.
• Own transport is preferred.

Be able to work a three-shift pattern and be available to work Saturdays when scheduled to do so. (DaysEveningsMid-Shift)

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