Quality Assurance Specialist

3 weeks ago


Rochester, Medway, United Kingdom A.C. Goatham And Son Limited Full time
Job Description

A.C. Goatham And Son Limited is a family-owned business that has been specializing in British apples and pears since 1947.

We are passionate about growing the best quality products, and we're looking for a skilled Quality Controller to join our team.

The purpose of this role is to ensure that our fresh fruit products meet our internal and customer specifications by carrying out quality control checks on incoming raw materials, outgoing finished products, and online production checks.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Inspection of fresh produce on arrival, on production lines, and on despatch; ensuring product is correctly packed and positive release is carried out
  • Carrying out quality related inspection checks such as pressure and brix testing using the appropriate equipment and recording test results
  • Utilising the company IT software to create stock reports
  • Managing workload according to customer order sheets
  • Checking of produce labels for accuracy and as per specification
  • Selection and monitoring of shelf-life samples and carrying out associated testing
  • Completing any necessary documentation in compliance with any requirements
  • Maintaining excellent levels of hygiene standards
  • Repetitive manual handling of products (up to 18kg)
  • Monitoring the productivity of our Production Operatives, providing training, support, and feedback to drive improved performance

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Previous experience of working in a fresh produce environment with responsibility for monitoring product quality
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Understanding of and adherence to health and safety protocols and food hygiene standards
  • The ability to interpret and follow written and spoken instructions
  • Respect for others and values diversity; happy to listen and work as part of a team
  • A can-do attitude with a flexible and dynamic approach
  • The ability to use own initiative and thrive under pressure
  • A basic understanding of stock control systems

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of £12.69 for the first 40 hours, increasing to £15.86 after 40 hours, with pay increasing after successful completion of training
  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays, with an opportunity to earn more holiday based on your length of service
  • Pension scheme
  • Fortnightly pay
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Discretionary Christmas bonus
  • Free onsite parking
  • Access to free Wi-Fi


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