QA Operative (Days)
QA Operative (Food Production) - Days
4 on 4 off Shift Pattern, 06:00-18:00
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 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:
- Minimum level 2 Food Safety
- Experience in a similar role - QA / Technical
- Previous experience of FMCG manufacturing (preferably food related)
- Strong level of attention to detail
What We Offer:
- Job stability at a growing and expanding company
- Commitment to progression and personal development
- 20 days annual leave with option to purchase additional 5 days
- 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]
Closing Date: 11th July 2025
Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying and confirm this when submitting your application.