Quality Assurance Assistant

Posted 10 September 2024
Salary Negotiable
LocationWexford
Job type Permanent
Discipline Food Manufacturing / FMCG
Reference10470_1725976562
Contact NameSophie Brown

Job description

Quality Assurance Assistant
Co Wexford
Fulltime/Permanent
Monday - Friday Days
Competitive Salary

Vickerstock are delighted to be working in partnership with one of Europe's leading food processors in their specialist field who have a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and sustainability. Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in production processes, delivering exceptional products to both domestic and international markets.

Reporting to the Quality Manager as a Quality Assurance Assistant/Technical Assistant your key duties will include:

  • Monitoring product, processes, food safety and quality throughout the entire manufacturing process.
  • Product inspections on all incoming product and ensure all produce meets the required specification for weight, temperature, etc.
  • Communicate product quality with suppliers and site management
  • Ensure food safety ad hygiene sops are being followed
  • Monitoring and reporting of quality standards to site management
  • Liaise with production and planning with regards to customer requirements
  • Control of non-conforming product
  • Correct recording, reporting, and filing of all relevant record logs and documentation.
  • Collect product samples for product development, lab retains and customer samples when directed.
  • Recognise and implement opportunities for quality improvement


You must have

  • Third level degree in relevant subject
  • Hands-on approach to developing solutions
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
  • HACCP certification would be an advantage


Working hours will be Monday - Friday day shift/office hours and salary in return will be competitive depending on skills and experience.

If this sounds like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Sophie now on 01 5267473 or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page (or email).
If this opportunity doesn't quite get the taste buds flowing but like me you are passionate about food, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.
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