Quality Assurance Technician - Pet Food Manufacturing

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our technical team in Thirsk North Yorkshire. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary.

• 48 hours per week between the hours of 6am to 4pm Monday to Thursday and 6am to 2pm Friday, To verify that raw material preparation, manufacturing production and product storage/distribution is compliant with food safety, legal and quality standards, Sample, test, audit and monitor to verify that all processes, procedures and products are being manufactured in a safe and compliant manner


• Conduct verification checks to ensure equipment is suitably calibrated to comply with required standards


• Complete all necessary documentation ensuring that it is kept accurate and ready for internal and external audits and highlighting when non-conformance requires corrective action


• Maintain ongoing communications with the operations team and other relevant functions ensuring they are fully aware of quality assurance activities, results and trends


• Collect all relevant samples, with adherence to procedures and protocols, to ensure quality, safety and legality of products sampled


• Provide education and training to operational colleagues and other teams to ensure compliance with all relevant food safety and quality standards


• Ensure that a safe working environment exists for all colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the safety, health and environment policy
  
  GCSE or equivalent standard; numerate and literate


• Basic Computer literate for standard office practices


• Health and Safety - level Two


• Food hygiene - level Two


• CCP training including HACCP principles for Manufacturing Unit


• Internal Audit Process; Understanding and Experience


• Allergen Awareness; Understanding of risk


• GMP; Knowledge of techniques


• Non-conformance reporting techniques


• Microbiological awareness - understanding of basic of food safety


• Basic disinfection principles


• Basic legal labelling practice


• Basic weight legislation
  
  IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, now employing over 400 people across our 3 UK sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk and Kinmel produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.
  
  Salary: Competitive


• Hours: 48 hours per week - Monday to Friday


• Bonus: 10%


• Pension: Employee contributions 3% / Employer contribution 8%


• Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays


• Other Benefits: Free parking, tasty treats, free electric car charging, bring your dog to work, discounted products & free hot drinks.