
The role of the Quality Technician is to work closely with the Quality Manager in maintaining Quality Control / HACCP procedures on a daily basis. The Role will involve testing and examining all produce to ensure the highest standard of quality is achieved for all customers.
Key Duties & responsibilities
Carrying out quality inspections on produce at intake, repack and finished product stage.
Completion of daily record keeping e.g. intake and dispatch checks etc. Sending Quality reports to Suppliers, reviewing raw material quality on a continuous basis and communicating any quality issues to production/ purchasing departments.
Ensuring HACCP principles are continuously met for product safety and process control.
Ensuring BRC requirements are maintained as set down in the relevant standard and ensuring traceability is maintained for all lines.
Ensuring and cross-checking traceability for each delivery and contact all suppliers to obtain traceability in advance
Assist in carrying out internal audits on a routine basis/ ensuring that the factory is compliant with all health & safety/ quality regulations
Qualifications/ experience
Degree in Food Science or similar is desired but not essential
Minimum of 1 years’ experience in Quality or 3 years in Production
BRC / IFS Food Safety Certification, HACCP, Bord Bia, Food Service and Retailer Codes of Practices and food manufacturing is essential.
Key behaviours / Competencies