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Job description

The Foyle Food Group is looking to employ a Quality Controller within our Retail Packing Facility at the Foyle Ingredients site based in Omagh, Co. Tyrone. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established food processing Company in the UK and Ireland. The Quality Control Operative will report directly to the Technical Manager and is responsible for ensuring all developed product meets Customer and Company standards for conformance and food safety standards. .

Responsibilities

• Monitoring product from intake to finished product and reporting any food safety or quality issues e.g. temperature control, fat analysis, weight checks and label verification.
• Record and take corrective actions re: non-conformance reporting to suppliers
• Complete sensory analysis of products in the test kitchen.
• Participate in NPD trials and new product launches

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Working knowledge of what is involved in Quality Control Checks
• Strong command of the English Language both verbal and written
• IT Literate
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Flexibility towards working hours

Desirable Skills

• GCSE Maths & English at Grade C and above or equivalent
• Current Level 2 Food Safety for Manufacturing Certificate
• Previous experience working in a quality / assurance role
• Previous experience or working knowledge of red meat products

Further Information

Hours of operation for the role are currently Monday to Friday, totalling 40 hours per week between 0600 - 1800 during standard operations, with opportunities to undertake additional hours and occasional Saturday work. Starting rate regardless of age is £10.00 per hour and increasing to £10.50 per hour when fully trained / completion of probation (6 months). Full training and protective equipment will be provided. For an Application Form or for further information please contact Alex on 02882243201.