Production Quality Control Operative

Job Description

Production Quality Control Operative

Location - Northampton
Salary - Competitive Hourly Rate
Hours Monday Friday 45hrs per week day shift

A well-established food manufacturing business is looking for a reliable and detail-focused Production Quality Control Operative to join its quality team within a fast-paced meat processing environment.

This is a hands-on role working directly on the production line carrying out real-time quality checks to ensure products consistently meet food safety legality and customer standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining compliance challenging poor practices and ensuring accurate due diligence records are completed throughout production.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out continuous in-line quality checks during production and packing
• Inspecting products for weight appearance labelling packaging integrity and specification compliance
• Monitoring CCPs including temperature checks metal detection weight control and label verification
• Completing all quality records due diligence paperwork and traceability documentation accurately and in real time
• Identifying and escalating non-conforming products or food safety concerns immediately
• Supporting HACCP BRC and site compliance standards at all times
• Monitoring GMP hygiene PPE and production practices on the line
• Working closely with production teams and supervisors to maintain standards and resolve issues quickly
• Supporting line start-ups product changeovers and investigations where required

What Were Looking For

• Previous experience within food manufacturing meat processing or production environments
• Experience completing production or QC paperwork accurately in real time
• Strong understanding of quality control and due diligence procedures
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Confident communicator who can challenge issues when standards are not met
• Reliable proactive and able to work effectively within a fast-paced factory environment

Desirable

• Knowledge of HACCP CCP monitoring and BRC standards
• Food Safety Level 2 qualification or above
• Previous QA or QC experience within a factory or food production setting

Working Environment

• Fast-paced production environment
• Chilled factory temperatures
• Working with raw and cooked meat products
• Standing for extended periods during shifts

Whats on Offer

• Stable full-time work
• Opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturing business
• Supportive team environment
• Career development opportunities within quality and production
• Immediate starts available

Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration to discuss further with Gabriella Saunders at ACS Staffing Solutions!