Quality Assurer (QA)

Providing the nation with some of the finest food in Britain since 1993, 2 Sisters Food Group has grown to become one of the major food manufacturing companies in Europe. With more than 15,000 colleagues who represent up to 26 different nationalities, we are proud to be counted amongst the nation's key workers with our relentless work helping to feed Great Britain.
If you are looking for a new opportunity in a large organisation where you have plenty of career paths to follow, look no further and click apply today.

We currently have permanent opportunities for a Quality Assurer to join our Technical team in Willand, Devon.

• This post is working PM, 
• The hours of work are 15:30pm - 00:00am and the shift pattern: Monday - Friday
• The rate of pay is £14.10 per hour

As part of the technical team, the main purpose of this role is to monitor and confirm operational adherence to all statutory obligations, customer requirements, and company policies with respect to food safety, quality & due diligence. 

Your main responsibilities as a Quality Assurer include:

• Covering absence of another QA or member of QSM tram
• Carry out glass & plastic audits 
• Complaint investigation
• Allergen validation
• Conducting Quality Checks
• Environmental, hygiene swabs
• GMP audits
• Evaluate audit finding and implement appropriate corrective actions
• Assessing customer requirements and ensuring these are met 
• Pre - start checks
• Undertake project work when required 

Product quality is everyone’s responsibility, and the highest standards of quality must be maintained throughout all stages of the manufacturing process.

In your specific role this includes carrying out tasks in line with documented procedures and ensuring the products that we produce meet customer specifications.   

You will consistently refer to the relevant customer specification sheets to ensure that the portions / products that are being packed are in accordance with the agreed weight and size parameters and that there are no visible quality issues with the product e.g. excessive bruising, poor cutting standards, bone fragments, or excess fat

You are responsible for identifying and reporting any product defects or deviations to specifications and removing those products from the line. This should also include a root cause analysis to help identify what caused the quality issue. You will also coach others to ensure they fully understand and adhere to the relevant customer specification s

The ideal candidate: 

• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal English 
• previous quality/technical experience is advantageous

No specific qualifications required. Full training will be given. 

• Immediate starts within a few days
• Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, M&S and Tesco
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing and occupational health support on site
• £150 refer a friend scheme
• Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
• In-house training that includes L2 and L1 Health and Safety Certification
• Opportunities for overtime at a premium rate
• Canteen with hot, affordable food
• Trade Union
• Free Off Street parking
• Employee of the month rewards
• Seasonal Events

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