Here at Iceland we’re different. We care. We’re not a dull stuffy corporate. We’re one big team. A diverse group of people who get stuck in and work together. If this is how you like to work then please read on.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at our Livingston depot for a Quality Assurance Technician
Overall Purpose:
To ensure that Iceland own label products are assessed, and action taken to ensure that they are of the Food safety & quality expected by both our customers and the company.
To ensure maximised quality assurance cover across the depots up to a seven-day, weekly, monthly basis supporting maximum product availability with fully flexible working-shift patterns as part of a fully flexible team. To provide technical advice and support to RDC & Stores and wider Iceland trading teams.
Knowledge
• Conduct targeted product inspections across Iceland own label products to ensure they deliver to the agreed specifications.
• Communicate outcome of inspections as appropriate
• Accurately complete documentation in a timely manner and maintain the data
• Ensure the tools for the job are in place and cleaned, managed, maintained, and calibrated.
• Conduct product assessments on “Trailer Breakdowns” as required to ensure product quality and safety is maintained.
• Support RDC with food safety and quality issues to drive continuous improvement
• Establish & maintain a positive and professional relationship with RDC
• Conduct Depot Hygiene Audits at established frequencies with RDC personnel in attendance.
• Provide flexibility of QA cover to meet the needs of the business and RDC.
• Communicate results and follow up to ensure resolution to issues raised and escalate where necessary.
• Monitor the pest management system, ensuring all corrective actions for both the pest contractor and RDC personnel have been actioned.
• Ensure RDC personnel comply with Iceland technical and Quality related policies and procedures.
Skills & Knowledge
• Relevant. Experience within the food industry
• Food Hygiene Qualification (Intermediate Level)
• Manufacturing, Store and/or Distribution experience.
• Food safety qualifications, including HACCP.
• Temperature legislation/equipment/monitoring systems.
• Pest Control awareness.
• Decision making ability and excellent communication skills, verbally and written.
Make a difference to your career, we expect a lot but you’ll get a lot back in return. We will help you grow and develop your career and give you the freedom to show that you really care.