Quality Assurance Technicians

Blakeney Point Search & Selection ,
Liverpool, Merseyside

Overview

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Role- * Compliance management * Product quality management * Verification and validation Key Accountabilities- * System monitoring and verification examples of which may be; -Room temperature -Chemical titrations -Canteen facilities -Positive air flow * Calibration or verification of calibration of equipment * Process auditing against specifications and operational procedures * Investigations corrective actions * Control of non-conforming materials * Collection and submission of samples for panels and laboratory testing * Management of records and documents * Product testing against specification. Examples - gas testing, FOSS, seal integrity. * Organoleptic panels and product quality assessment * Internal audits * Supporting traceability and mass balance exercise * Routine swabbing and positive release of equipment post hygiene or engineering works * Managing retained product library * CCP verification * Raw material intake duties Skills and Knowledge- * Must have a good level of English literacy and numeracy. Attention to detail is essential and a conscientious nature to ensure all tasks are completed. It is a must to be able to write clearly and legibly in English * Internal Auditing training * General process and product knowledge * Organised and able to work to tight deadlines. * Ability to collate and review information rapidly and take decisions relating to food safety, legality, quality and within responsibility. * To communicate issues factually and accurately so that informed decisions can be made. * Understand business risk and escalate appropriately * Minimise safety hazards to provide a safe working environment * Demonstrate exceptional GMP standards to achieve high quality products. Qualifications- * To hold or be working towards level 3 Food Safety * To hold or be working towards level 3 HACCP * Microbiology - delivered by ALS * Internal Auditing * Root Cause Analysis * IT Literacy - Word, Excel * Understanding systems - P1400/PDB/Arolink/ Labelling Systems / Barcode Verification.