QA Technician

Brightwork are supporting our client with the recruitment of a QA Technician for their site in Ayr, this is a permanent position reporting in to the Technical Team Leader.
Your duties will include: -
· Conduct hourly checks throughout Production which includes but is not limited to:
Despatch checks, label checks, metal detection CCP checks, temperature checks, product quality checks, animal welfare and HACCP monitoring.
· Log daily DNA samples.
· Follow testing schedule to make sure all swabs and product samples are taken on time and sent to the lab.
· Conduct start-up checks prior to Production beginning.
· Good Manufacturing Practice - checked daily.
· Conduct calibration of probes and scales.
· Deal with Holds, Quarantine and non-conformances (e.g., paperwork, quarantine, release...)
· Conduct glass and Hard Plastic audits on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Experience: -
· Previous experience working in a similar role
· Experience of HACCP
· Experience of carrying out internal auditing is preferred but not essential
· Strong communication skills, engaging with internal and external customers and suppliers
· Ability to work to deadlines whilst ensuring strong attention to detail and promoting continuous improvement.
This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The hours of work may change from time to time in accordance with the n...