Meat Production QC Specialist

Company: ACS Staffing Solutions
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Location: Northampton
Job Description:

Production Quality Control Operative

Location – NorthamptonSalary – Competitive Hourly RateHours – Monday – Friday 45hrs per week day shift

A well-established food manufacturing business is looking for a reliable and detail-focused Production Quality Control Operative to join its quality team within a fast-paced meat processing environment.

This is a hands-on role working directly on the production line, carrying out real-time quality checks to ensure products consistently meet food safety, legality, and customer standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining compliance, challenging poor practices, and ensuring accurate due diligence records are completed throughout production.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

Carrying out continuous in-line quality checks during production and packingInspecting products for weight, appearance, labelling, packaging integrity, and specification complianceMonitoring CCPs including temperature checks, metal detection, weight control, and label verificationCompleting all quality records, due diligence paperwork, and traceability documentation accurately and in real timeIdentifying and escalating non-conforming products or food safety concerns immediatelySupporting HACCP, BRC, and site compliance standards at all timesMonitoring GMP, hygiene, PPE, and production practices on the lineWorking closely with production teams and supervisors to maintain standards and resolve issues quicklySupporting line start-ups, product changeovers, and investigations where requiredWhat We’re Looking For

Previous experience within food manufacturing, meat processing, or production environmentsExperience completing production or QC paperwork accurately in real timeStrong understanding of quality control and due diligence proceduresExcellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressureConfident communicator who can challenge issues when standards are not metReliable, proactive, and able to work effectively within a fast-paced factory environmentDesirable

Knowledge of HACCP, CCP monitoring, and BRC standardsFood Safety Level 2 qualification or abovePrevious QA or QC experience within a factory or food production settingWorking Environment

Fast-paced production environmentChilled factory temperaturesWorking with raw and cooked meat productsStanding for extended periods during shiftsWhat’s on Offer

Stable full-time workOpportunity to join a well-established food manufacturing businessSupportive team environmentCareer development opportunities within quality and productionImmediate starts availableApply now with your CV for immediate consideration to discuss further with Gabriella Saunders at ACS Staffing Solutions

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Posted: June 1st, 2026