Quality Controller

1 month ago


Rochester, United Kingdom AC Goatham & Son Full time

Our growing business has been all about British apples and pears since 1947.

From father to son, every day for over 75 years, our family business is growing. We innovate and change but our values always stay the same. We’re a team who pride ourselves on the Goatham’s way, passionate about growing the very best quality British apples and pears.

Two opportunities have arisen for dynamic individuals with an eye for detail to join our team in the role of Quality Controller. The purpose of this role is to carry out quality control checks on incoming raw materials, outgoing finished products and online production checks to ensure our fresh fruit products meet our internal and customer specifications.

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 perfect Quality Controller would have:

* Previous experience of working in a fresh produce environment with responsibility for monitoring product quality would be a strong advantage

* 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 thrives under pressure

* A basic understanding of stock control systems

The hours you would work:

Our Quality Controllers are contracted to work a 5 day week but due to the nature of our business, it can sometimes be 6. We do tend to work long hours but we reflect this in our competitive pay structure. As a result, this role would only be suited to candidates who are able to be flexible.

Rate of pay:

£12.69 for the first 40 hours

£15.86 after 40 hours with pay increasing after successful completion of training

What else we can offer you:

* 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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