QA Operative

6 months ago


Redditch, United Kingdom Oakland International Full time

**QA Operative**
- **Our Vision: A Responsible Family Enterprise That Shares Focus on Delivering Sustainable Growth Through Partnerships, Collaboration & Innovation with an Environmental & Social Conscience.**_
- **Our Mission: Working Together to Deliver Solutions That Make A Difference**_

**Key Tasks and Responsibilities**

Support the day to day operation of the QA department through an understanding of the systems, procedures and processes that form the Quality Management System.

A good working knowledge of Hazard Analysis based on the principles of Codes Aliment Arius (full training will be provided).

Ensure returned products are dealt with and customers notified accordingly.

Support the QA function in the control of expired and quarantine stock, by arranging sales, charity disposals and organising customer uplifts.

Completion of invoices regarding movement of stock into quarantine, disposals and concessions.

Support in the logging of work requests and follow through.

Support completion and verification of temperature documents, cleaning schedules, glass and hard plastic check, ranger system checks, fabric & hygiene inspections

Support and verification of all contract packing checks along with verification of relevant paperwork

Collation of data and completion of the damaged stock and returns report.

Support in the distress load management service

Undertake fortnightly checks regarding jewellery and PPE checks

Undertake weekly checks on glass breakage kits ensuring correct documentation is completed

Monitor hygiene standards and duties carried out by the hygiene operatives on site.

Responsible for monitoring the activities of the pest control and refrigeration contractors.

**Generic Responsibilities**:
To participate fully in the Company’s Personal Performance and Development process and to undertake training and development relevant to your job.

To contribute to the development of a respectful and mutually supportive working environment in accordance with our values.

Support the team to monitor and control the use of resource in a cost effective manner.

Encourage team members to develop and learn, ensuring the team are trained in respective areas to enhance the flexibility of the company.

Build working relationships with colleagues both within the department and throughout the company.

To comply with all Oakland policies and procedures, especially your own duty of take care towards your own personal health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work.

**Skills required**:
Computer literacy in standard Microsoft business programmes, e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook at an intermediate level or above.

Numeracy skills

Ability to pay attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

Analytical and numeracy skills

Flexibility

Ability to work under pressure

**Salary**: £10.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 231127 QA


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