QA Technician (A Shift)

Role Description

To carry out analytical checks on both syrups & finished products ensuring product quality. Carry out other service tasks which ensure the efficient operation of the production department.

Principal Responsibilities

• Collect samples of product from Manufacturing
• Support manufacturing teams to calibrate brix meters on production lines.
• Carry out standardised analytical tests on batches, charge up samples, finished product, stock holds & complaint samples. Interpret results, understanding brix (sugar) and pH levels & communicate to production or appropriate personnel.
• Carry out standardised analytical tests of raw materials including mineral water and comminute
• Set up of HPLC instrumentation
• Using standardised calculations determine, recommend & recheck material adjustments for the IPC.
• Use the Manufacturing Execution System to release syrup batches to production
• Taste testing of all finished goods batches, identifying issues where appropriate
• Follow standardised procedures to determine acid and brix levels in customer complaints and report on findings.
• Following standardised procedures test chemical oxygen demand (COD) and pH levels of environmental samples
• Check packaging and coding against specifications using SAP system, communicate results & ensure extra checks are carried out if failures have been determined. Identify product to be held if out of specification.
• Organise storage of retained samples & ensure housekeeping in both Laboratory & keeper room is maintained to a high standard.
• Use Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for recording of analytical results & comply with all other documentation systems as referred to in the procedure manuals.
• Participation in external proficiency checks as required by the Quality Assurance Supervisor.
• Undertake basic microbiology testing. Including plate pouring and incubation.
• Maintain accurate records, report sheets & summary sheets as per Labcred requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Understanding of continuous improvement work practices
• Effective communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• GCSE Science, Maths and English or relevant work experience

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Bradford

Business Area: Operations

Workplace Type: Onsite

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