About the role

The QA Label Assistant will perform online quality and label checks within a factory environment to ensure product standards. They are also responsible for maintaining label stocks, updating databases, and communicating effectively with production teams.

What they look for

Quality control Labeling Data entry Attention to detail Communication Database maintenance Stock management Food safety Record keeping Printing machinery maintenance Traceability Teamwork Problem solving

Requirements

Candidates should have a keen eye for detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment. While not mandatory, an understanding of the FMCG or fresh food sector and a CIEH Level 2 Food Safety qualification are considered advantageous.

Benefits

Company pension scheme 24/7 Online GP access Life Assurance Employee Assistance Program Benefits Platform Development opportunities Discounted leisure membership Discounted vegetable box scheme Cycle to work scheme Free onsite parking Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications

Full description

Due to our continued growth and development, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a QA Assistant to join our busy QA Team at our Sefter Farm site.

We are keen to invite applications from enthusiastic and reliable individuals with a keen eye for detail and capable of working effectively and efficiently in a busy, team driven environment.

Reporting to the Label Admin Supervisor, you will be working within our sweetcorn factory undertaking quality checks, online checks and working within the team to ensure the highest quality. Working accurately to input and maintain databases, spreadsheets and relative stock systems for process control. With excellent communication skills, you will be able to communicate information effectively across the Operations team and provide administrative support within Production as deemed necessary by management. With a keen eye for detail, you will also conduct Label checks and quality verification of specified finished products.

This is NOT an office-based administration role and predominantly, duties will be very much factory based.

7am - 7pm, 4 days on 4 days off

Key Responsibilities

Engage in On Line quality and label checks using internal quality module
Assist QA team with shelf life sampling
Timely processing and printing of label and tray end orders
Timely communication of new and updated orders to production teams
Systematic maintenance of label stocks
Assist in the creation and development of label designs
Accurate and clear record keeping of Label orders and amendments (traceability)
Maintain printing machinery to a high standard and report any breakdowns
Update databases where necessary for accurate stock count
Communicate clearly with production and packaging teams to retain accuracy
Assist in implementation, drive and participation of Product Daily Quality Assessment (Taste Panel) by QA Department
Other reasonable tasks requested by the Factory Technical Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Able to prioritise tasks effectively
Customer Focused
Attention to detail
Effective communication skills and spoken English
Understanding of FMCG or fresh food sector (An advantage)
CIEH Level 2 Food Safety (Desirable)

This is a permanent opportunity, with a 12 hour day shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off.

Why Work for Barfoots?
Investors In People Silver Award status.
Company pension scheme
24/7 Online GP access
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Program
Benefits Platform
Development opportunities
Discounted leisure membership
Discounted vegetable box scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Free onsite parking
Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
Committed to Sustainability