Factory Intake QA (Quality Assurance)

At ESG Drysdale we are recruiting for Factory Intake QA to join our new team. The role is based at our Drysdale Quarry packing facility in Cockburnspath, Scottish Borders.

We are looking for excellent communicators, flexible workers with enthusiasm for the food industry.

About the role

Working a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern from 6am-6pm you will be part of a fast paced and exciting team.

Responsible for QA Intake, testing, monitoring and reporting on the quality of our raw materials. A key member of the team driving a quality first culture within the business.

The applicant

Previous experience in Quality Assurance or a background in the food industry is preferred. The ideal candidate will be a good communicator, work well in a team and be organised. There will be a large amount of paperwork, therefore a good level of English is required for this particular role.

You must have own transport due to the location of the factory as it is not served by public transport.

Job description

Examples of duties include but are not limited to:

Performing product quality checks during the Intake of raw materials including reporting issues to the QA Manager
Supporting the Factory QA Supervisor to deliver improvement in your areas of responsibility and across the site
Collaborate across teams with shift managers, production staff and other relevant departments to ensure positive food safety and quality
Champion good manufacturing practices (GMP) and technical policies by advising staff on best practices
Monitor and escalate any changes to quality or working practises to comply with the company specifications and procedures using the Factory Escalation Process
Deputising where required for Factory QA operatives on the Finished product lines and maintaining a positive food safety culture
Supporting the QA Manager, Technical Manager and Senior Management during external visits and audits