Quality Controller - Food Production

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Quality Controller – Food Production</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Colchester</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">4 day on 4 day off £15 PH</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for experienced Quality Controllers with a background in Food Manufacturing, Food Processing or Fresh Produce</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Carry out quality checks on products throughout the production and packing process.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Identify and remove sub-standard, damaged or out of specification products.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Accurately complete quality control sheets, production records and other relevant documentation.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Record quality issues clearly and report any concerns to the relevant Supervisor or Manager.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Follow all food safety, hygiene and company procedures.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">What We Are Looking For</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous Quality Control experience within Food Manufacturing, Food Processing or Fresh Produce is highly desirable.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience checking products on a fast-moving production or packing line.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A good eye for detail and the ability to identify defects quickly.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good literacy and numeracy skills.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Basic to good Microsoft Excel/computer skills.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Accurate and confident when completing paperwork and quality records.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Reliable, organised and able to work to deadlines.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A good understanding of Food Hygiene and Food Safety is advantageous.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ideal Background</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We would particularly welcome candidates who have worked as a;</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Quality Controller</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Quality Assurance Assistant</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>QA/QC Technician</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Food Quality Inspector</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Fresh Produce Quality Controller</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Food Production Quality Controller</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Food Production Operative with QC experience</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Technical/Quality Assistant</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience in Fresh Produce, Food Processing or a similar manufacturing environment is highly desirable.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">CSS does not discriminate against potential candidates based on race, colour, religion, and other protected classes. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion so are keen to encourage a diverse range of people to apply for the job. If you are invited to attend an interview, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments</p>