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Interim QA Technician

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Hybrid
Telford, Shropshire, England
Entry level
Hybrid
Telford, Shropshire, England
Entry level
The Quality Assurance Technician performs quality control checks, conducts testing of materials and products, and maintains laboratory standards to ensure compliance and product safety.
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Job Description
Role: Quality Assurance Technician
Site: Kraft-Heinz Telford
£28,229.76 per annum.
Who are we?
We are Kraft-Heinz Telford, home of Kraft-Heinz Food Service products. You'll be joining a site recognised globally for its excellence in manufacturing, delivering innovative solutions on sustainability. Our site has a deep and meaningful commitment to growing talent and future capabilities from within!
About the role
Under the direction of the Quality Manager, the Quality Technician (QA Tech) is expected to help implement, drive, and maintain the Quality System requirements for Kraft Heinz Telford, based on the Quality Risk Management Process (KHMS Quality Pillar). The QA Tech ensures that all Quality Control checks are performed as required and provides support to Operations and other functions (such as Maintenance, Sanitation, Logistics, etc.) on a variety of quality and food safety processes and procedures. The QA Tech is required to perform their daily routines independently, and without direct supervision, while contributing to continuously improving the Quality System.
This is a temporary position lasting for a maximum of 12 months.
Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Carry out not routine chemical, physical and organoleptic testing of raw materials and finished products against agreed procedures and methods during day time hours. Ensure accurate methods are maintained.
  • Ensure upkeep of laboratory equipment to CLAS standard via verification and calibration.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment at all times.
  • Monitor plant hygiene via ATP methods (e.g. Biotrace). Identify trends in non-compliance's and report.
  • Maintain the Housekeeping audits schedule by performing weekly audits.
  • Test all bulk tankers according to procedures during day time hours.
  • Undergo further training if necessary to contribute to increased efficiency of the company. Deputise for other members of the quality department when required.
  • Maintain control of bulk / raw material standards and retention samples to ensure consistency of product. Assess shelf life of bulk sauces and finished product; check retention samples on a monthly basis and report on finding.
  • Maintain the non-conformance system for the site and production paperwork archive.
  • Ensure samples are sent to appropriate third party laboratories on a timely basis.
  • Ensure all test results are logged and database maintained.
  • Maintain collection of raw material documentation including Certificates of Analysis.
  • Audit and sign off QA documentation when completed.
  • Involvement in Golden Rules ESG
  • Responsible for swabbing and airplates and the trends that accompany.


The ideal candidate:
Our ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills and a solid understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. A strong problem solver with excellent math and calculation skills and basic microbiology and processing knowledge.
What we offer:

  • Monday - Thursday 7am - 3.30pm and Friday 7am - 12pm.
  • 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays,
  • Options to 'buy' additional annual leave,
  • Tusker Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Discounts on gym memberships,
  • 12x Life Assurance
  • Virtual GP, and Best Doctors service,
  • Private Medical Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance,
  • Eye-care.


About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We're on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We're proud of where we've been - and even more thrilled about where we're headed - as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Us
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and commitment to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures - as we work together to lead the future of food.
Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and cultivating strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we're growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Location(s)
Telford
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

Top Skills

Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word

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