QA Food Technician

QA Food Technician required in Birmingham.

Pure Staff have a brand-new opportunity for an experienced and reliable QA Food Technician to join our client in Birmingham.

Job role details:

• Responsible for quality checks on incoming materials, packaging, and finished product, carrying out routine material testing and checks, preparing samples for assessment, maintaining departmental records, reviewing external laboratory results assist in the investigation of product complaints foreign body finds and other potential food safety incidents.
• Responsible for training of HACCP CCPs and monitoring of CCP's within the factory
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) - support site Manufacturing team in ensuring compliance to appropriate GMPs for the site by reviewing, making recommendations and implementing appropriate changes.
• Carry out QA and QC checks and tasks in all areas including temperature, specification, weight, traceability and calibration
• Conduct investigations into metal rejections or foreign bodies in the factory to identify the root cause and implement corrective action
• Carry out investigations with regards to micro, over specifications to identify the root cause and implement corrective action both in relation to finished product and environmental micro investigations where appropriate.
• Factory standards - coordination of activities to enable compliance to agreed standards for pest management & schedules and activities. Direct appropriate action through service providers
• Ensure all relevant documentation and relevant site specific systems are updated and changes communicated in a timely and effective manner
• Prepare for retail and BRC audits

Pay and hours:
09:00 - 17:30 (Sunday to Friday).
Flexibility with working hours is required.
Pay - 13.50 p/h.
This is a temporary to permanent position, leading to a permanent contract after 12 weeks for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate:

- 2-years relevant experience within a food industry environment
- must be able to demonstrate your knowledge and learning
- You should have good analytical thinking skills, the ability to prioritise, attention to detail, and be able to work in a logical and methodical manner
- Previous auditing, HACCP and Food Hygiene experience are highly desirable

How and where to apply:
Could this be the opportunity you were looking for? APPLY NOW with your CV and our experienced team will be happy to discuss the role with you further and answer any other questions you may have.

Pure Staff has partnered with a leading perks scheme to offer temporary workers exclusive discounts and savings on big and small purchases. Offers are subject to change but generally include; electronics, travel, clothing, home & entertainment, and fitness & wellbeing. You'll receive an invitation for free access once you've received your first payment so you can start enjoying your perks right away!

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