Quality Shift Inspector

Job Description

Our client based in Sedgefield are looking for Quality Shift Inspector to work on a busy production line.The production assistant is responsible formaintaining the efficiency and quality, packing product to the correct customer requirements and BRC quality standards. This position is a support role for several areas of manufacturing.

Duties

• Responsible for visually checking the quality of product against the customer specification every 3 hours

• First off check and sample sign off in conjunction with Shift Manager and Senior setters

• To take regular samples throughout the shift ensuring all samples are labelled correctly with all required information.

• On delivery of raw material carryout check immediately.

• Weekly GMP audit as per schedule and check if corrective actions have been completed

• Inspect and verify packing format against specification/colour cards, labels and paperwork are correct.

• Check extruded sheet is correct specification, colour and labelled correctly.

• Ensure colour cards are compiled, reviewed, and correspond with product.

• Participate and oversee the sorting of any finished goods returned or put on hold (external and internal.

• In the absence of Senior Technician or change to production plan print new labels and job packs.

• Close out on IT system completed job packs and archive correctly.

• Ensure metal detector checks are being carried out correctly; any issues to be reported to Shift Supervisor & Senior Quality Technician.

• Production line on hold if major non-compliance of specifications and inform the Shift Manager immediately.

• Complete all required paperwork in line with internal procedures and maintain inspection journals and daily summary logs.

• Make sure that the QA hold area is under control all stocks include a hold label with information.

• Police and ensure 'clean as you go’ and hygiene policy are carried out by all entering production hall.

• Ensure comprehensive handover and cover of holidays/absence is shared throughout the team.

Required knowledge, skills or experience

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment

• Food or food packaging background an advantage

• Ability to prioritise

• Excellent organisational skills

• Works well under pressure

• IT Literate

Additional Information

Location:Sedgefield

Job Type - Temp to Perm

Hours of work:

• Initially dayshift moving to 24/7 pattern, alternating 07.00-19.00 and 19.00 -07.00 on a 3 on 3 off 12-hour shift pattern

Rates of pay:

• Starting hourly rate £12.10 moving to £12.36 when fully trained per hour (£26,994)

• Overtime is paid at 1.25 rate.

Holidays:

• 24 Days inclusive bank holiday

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are trading as a recruitment business.

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