GI Group are looking for a Laboratory assistant for a leading FMCG manufacturer in West Yorkshire. This is a temporary ongoing vacancy working on continental shifts, with excellent pay rates. If you want to be a part of a leading manufacturing company and have relevant knowledge, please apply now!

Hours: 7 am to 7 pm and 7 pm to 7 am Pay rate: £15.87 per hour Duration: Temporary ongoing, long term

Job Purpose

To carry out analytic checks on both syrups & finished products ensuring product quality. Carry out other service tasks which ensure the efficient operation of the production department.

Principal Responsibilities

* Collect samples of product from Manufacturing * Carry out standardised analytic tests on batches, charge up samples, finished product, stock holds & complaint samples. Interpret results, understanding sugar and pH levels & communicate to production or appropriate personnel. * Carry out standardised analytic tests of raw materials * Set up of needed instrumentation * Using standardised calculations determine, recommend & recheck material adjustments for the mixing department * Use the Manufacturing Execution System to release syrup batches to production * Taste testing of all finished goods batches, identifying issues where appropriate * Follow standardised procedures to determine acid and sugar levels in customer complaints and report on findings. * Check packaging and coding against specifica...