Quality Assurance and Weighbridge Specialist

Key Responsibilities

As a Quality Assurance and Weighbridge Specialist, your primary objective will be to guarantee that both raw materials and finished products meet all quality and regulatory standards.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Quality Assurance

- Perform laboratory analyses on incoming raw materials and in-process products, interpreting results with various laboratory and specified equipment.
- Maintain accurate records of receipts, tests, and product samples.
- Classify, label, and properly store samples.
- Operate the weighbridge and manage sampling, including booking goods in and maintaining comprehensive records.
- Communicate effectively with transport drivers to ensure accurate load details are collected.
- Clean and sanitize equipment and workspaces post-use.
- Carry out basic administrative tasks as necessary.

Out-loading Operations

- Conduct thorough inspections of trailers before loading to ensure compliance with Food & Feed Safety standards.
- Safely operate the out-loading silo to ensure the correct quantity of product is available for dispatch.
- Collect samples, label them appropriately, and store them securely.
- Perform routine magnet checks and document findings, reporting any issues to the line manager.
- Conduct daily LEV procedural checks and record outcomes, reporting any adverse findings.
- Ensure cleanliness of work areas and adhere to hygiene protocols.
- Collaborate with the Production Supervisor/Manager to maintain CHIT levels.
- Liaise with transporters regarding malt collections as required.
- Undertake basic administrative tasks as necessary.

Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE)

- Adhere to site SHE standards, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) requirements at all times.
- Follow established procedures, policies, and SHE regulations.
- Maintain effective communication to ensure understanding and compliance with necessary policies and procedures.

Behavioral Expectations

- Consistently uphold high standards through personal example, ensuring all team members understand the expected standards and behaviors.
- Align personal actions and behaviors with the Company Values (Strive, Care, Inspire, and Explore) and actively encourage team members to do the same.

Desired Qualifications

- Experience in fast-paced laboratory or dispatch environments.
- Customer service experience in a client-facing role.
- Secondary education with GCSEs grades A – C.
- Malting qualification preferred or a willingness to pursue this qualification.
- Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) License.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Basic to intermediate IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite.

About Axéréal

Axéréal is a leading global malting company with a production capacity of 3 million tonnes. The organization operates across five continents with 27 malting facilities. Our expertise is recognized by brewers and distillers who depend on the supply of high-quality barley malt. Axéréal is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the agricultural and agribusiness cooperative Axereal, which is Europe's largest grain cooperative, ensuring access to premium barley year-round.