Intake Operative-Days 4 on 4 off
Intake QA Technician
Cranswick is one of the largest food producers in Britain. Authenticity, craftsmanship and great taste, delivered through the highest possible ethical, sustainability and welfare standards are the values at the core of our innovative business. These values are delivered by our most important asset – our team of experts working strategically throughout the business. By joining the Cranswick team you will become a part of a progressive business which is dedicated to developing and nurturing your talent through tailored learning and development opportunities. For a business with no limits, where your career and personal development opportunities have no boundaries, dream big and apply today.
Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Intake QA Technician to join the Technical team. Duties will include monitoring quality system compliance and effectiveness through planned audits and independent process control checks to ensure that our products comply with food safety legislation, meet the technical and quality specification and are manufactured at best cost.
Main duties include (but not limited to):
- Quality Checks on all raw materials coming into site against their approved specificiation
- Completing the appropriate paperwork
- Conducting label / paperwork checks to make sure all details of incommming material are to the correct standard
- Conducting temperature checks on product / transport veichles.
- Ensure the timely collection of routine micro samples of incoming meat
- Conducting GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) audits to ensure any corrective actions required are communicated and completed in a timely manner
- Create and monitor supplier non-conformances through the internal systems.
- Conducting equipment checks to ensure any damaged or missing equipment is reported to the relevant departments
- ‘Walking the factory floor’ to identify any issues ahead of them arising and taking appropriate action. Dealing with issues as and when required
- Understands the implications of food safety failures and report any deviations to the Technical Management team.
- Identifies possible changes to the quality system to improve food safety or quality
- Verficiation checks of scales to ensure accuracy
Requirements, experience and person specification:
- Understanding of Microbiology / Chemistry
- Proven experience in a specification role, ideally in a high risk chilled production environment.
- Understanding of HACCP
- Extensive knowledge of Food legislation, safety and quality.
- Self-motivated and responsible for time management.
- A users knowledge of standard software systems.
A full job description is available upon request. Salary to be discussed at interview stage
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying and confirm this when submitting your application.
To apply, please submit your application to:To apply, please submit your application form or CV to: [email protected] Closing date: 30th April 2025
Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward