QA Operative

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We have an exciting opportunity for a **QA Technician** to join us at Palethorpes Bakery located in Market Drayton

Working as part of a dedicated team you will ensure quality standards and compliance are adhered to throughout our food production factory.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 6pm-6amS including weekends

This is a 12 month fixed term contract paying between £28,000 and £30,000 depending on experience

**As a QA Technician you will
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- Conduct GMP audits with production and address any issues
- Verify traceability documents have been completed correctly and challenge any mistakes.
- Log complaints and Foreign Bodies - conduct investigations and work with production to reduce reoccurrence
- Conduct CCP verifications
- Understanding of pest control - close out actions
- Understanding of the QMS (Quality Manual), relevant records and procedures
- Assist with customer / third party audits
- Conduct pre hygiene inspection and communicate non compliances.
- Complete any internal or monthly full site audits as required
- Attend daily meetings as required
- Conduct traceability tests
- Conduct comprehensive investigations
- Non conformances/Corrective Actions - ensure they are followed up and closed out in a timely manner
- Suggest improvements within the factory and follow any actions recommended

**Skills and Experience Required**
- Competent in IT skills particularly Excel, use/understanding of in-house software systems, data analysis
- Awareness of all manufacturing functions and responsibilities
- Good communication skills and a desire to build cross functional relationships
- Good attention to detail with a tenacious approach to data accuracy
- Able to effectively prioritise workload
- Able to give clear instructions
- Ideally food hygiene level 2
- Ideally 2 years’ experience

It’s an exciting time to join our business We’re growing and looking for positive and innovative people to join our growing, professional team. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, and want a new challenge in a company experiencing growth and success we would love for you to join us on our journey