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QA Oper­a­tive (4 on 4 off)

QA Operative (Days, Food Production)

4 on 4 off Shift Pattern, 06:00-18:00 (A Shift)

38.5hrs average per week

Cranswick Country Foods Riverside, William Wright Dock, Hull, HU1 2ET

Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2.9 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers.

We are on the look out for a QA Operative to be responsible for carrying out all relevant checks, maintaining technical standards, in line with legislation and customer requirements within the factory.

Main Duties Include (but not limited to):

  • Conducting label / process control audits every 1-2 hours to ensure records are being completed correctly and at the right times as well as raising and issues at the time
  • Conducting temperature verification checks (including sterilisers, hand washing stations, product, environmental)
  • Ensure collection of chemical, microbiological and organoleptic samples in line with current schedules
  • Conducting calibration checks and record the results
  • Conducting pre-operational hygiene inspections and report any failings immediately
  • Conducting GMP audits and fabrication to ensure any corrective actions required are communicated
  • Conducting CCP verification relevant to the area being worked in and report any Non-Conformances
  • Ensure closure of any non-conformances raised and proactive prevention of repetition
  • Quality attribute assessments on finished product to the defined attributes and a specified frequency
  • Completing raw material intake checks to ensure all product adheres to the specification

What We Look For:

  • Experience in a similar role - QA / Technical / Experienced Production Operative
  • Food Factory experience preferred
  • Strong level of attention to detail
  • Good understanding of Food Hygiene and Safety

What We Offer:

  • Job stability at a growing and expanding company
  • Commitment to progression and personal development
  • Time and a quarter pay for overtime
  • 20 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Purchase company shares through discounted share scheme
  • Company pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
  • Access to retail discount app, bike to work scheme, health and wellbeing platform

A full job description is available upon request.

Please apply on Indeed or submit your CV & Cover Letter to: [email protected]

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying and confirm this when submitting your application.