QA Officer

The Role

Due to our continued growth and development, we now have a fantastic opportunity to join the busy QA Team at our Sefter Farm site.

We are keen to invite applications from enthusiastic and reliable individuals with a keen eye for detail and capable of working effectively and efficiently in a busy, team driven environment.

Reporting to the Factory Technical Supervisor, you will ensure assessment of all raw material arriving across Barfoots sites, against agreed standards before use. You will contribute to the efficiency of the packing operation by effectively communicating quality issues (delivered, processed and packed) across the business.

This is a shift based role: 4 days on/4 days off.

Responsibilities

• To check Raw Material deliveries versus existing RM or Customer's Specifications
• Responsible for checkweighers, metal detectors and X-rays checks
• To provide accurate feedback on Raw Material quality via Green Light reports
• Undertaking routine equipment checks and maintenance checks
• Carrying out GMP; CCP; G&P; Paperwork audits
• Completing traceability on request and taking appropriate action
• Collecting and registering samples for Micro and Pesticides testing
• Ensure Health and Safety in the workplace
• Any other ad hoc duties

Knowledge,

Skills & Experience

Attention to detail

Effective and well developed communication skills

Good English Language skills

Problem analysis and problem solving skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Intermediate Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Experience & Qualifications Required

Understanding of FMCG or fresh food sector desirable

Controlling safe working practices

Understanding of internal and external customer service levels and quality requirements

GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics

CIEH Level 2 Food Safety - (Preferred)

UK Driving Licence

This is a permanent opportunity, with a 12 hour day shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off.

Why Work for Barfoots?

Investors In People Silver Award status.

Company pension scheme

24/7 Online GP access

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Benefits Platform

Development opportunities

Discounted leisure membership

Discounted vegetable box scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications

Rapidly growing company

Committed to Sustainability