Quality Controller

6 Days Old

Our growing business has been all about British apples and pears since 1947.
From father to son, every day for over 75 years, our family business is growing. We innovate and change but our values always stay the same. Were a team who pride ourselves on the Goathams way, passionate about growing the very best quality British apples and pears.
An opportunity has arisen for dynamic individuals with an eye for detail to join our team in the role of Quality Controller.The purpose of this role is to carry out quality control checks on incoming raw materials, outgoing finished products and online production checks to ensure our fresh fruit products meet our internal and customer specifications.
Responsibilities Include:
Inspection of fresh produce on arrival, on production lines and on despatch; ensuring product is correctly packed and positive release is carried out
Carrying out quality related inspection checks such as pressure and brix testing using the appropriate equipment and recording test results
Utilising the company IT software to create stock reports
Managing workload according to customer order sheets.
Checking of produce labels for accuracy and as per specification
Completing any necessary documentation in compliance with any requirements
Maintaining excellent levels of hygiene standards
Repetitive manual handling of products (up to 18kg)
Monitoring the productivity of our Production Operatives, providing training, support and feedback to drive improved performance
Our perfect Quality Controller would have:
Previous experience of working in a fresh produce environment with responsibility for monitoring product quality would be a strong advantage
Excellent attention to detail
Understanding of and adherence to health and safety protocols and food hygiene standards
The ability to interpret and follow written and spoken instructions
Respect for others and values diversity; happy to listen and work as part of a team
A can-do attitude with a flexible and dynamic approach
The ability to use own initiative and thrives under pressure
A basic understanding of stock control systems
The hours you would work:
Our Quality Controllers are contracted to work a 5 day week but due to the nature of our business, it can sometimes be 6. We do tend to work long hours but we reflect this in our competitive pay structure. As a result, this role would only be suited to candidates who are able to be flexible.
Salary:
£30206 for 45 hour per week rising to £31866 following training period.
What else we can offer you:
Loyalty rewarded earn an extra day of holiday for every 2 years of service
Secure your future - You will be automatically enrolled in the company pension scheme after three months of service (contributions: employee 5%, employer 3%)
Eyecare vouchers to help you look after your vision
Fortnightly pay for regular, reliable income
Extensive learning & development platform, available in multiple languages to support your growth
Company accommodation available where required
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support whenever you need it
Private GP service for fast, convenient access to medical advice
Free onsite parking
Festive fun with our all-staff December advent calendar and prizes to be won
Exclusive BHN discounts on a wide range of brands and services
Free Will Writing Opportunities twice a year
Education - Free English Training Opportunities
Study Sponsorship opportunities
Free Fruit

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Location:
Rochester
Salary:
£30,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing

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