QC Technician

• Competitive Salary & Great Benefits Package
• Holiday Club - Discounted Holiday Rates/Breaks
• Employee Benefits & Savings Platform
• Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP Access

At Prima, we are passionate about what we do. As one of the UK’s largest suppliers of cheese to the food service and food manufacturing sectors, we export to over 55 countries and continue to expand. A multi-site, award-winning business with a 29 year heritage, and we pride ourselves on our respectful, inclusive, and supportive culture.

We’re looking for a Quality Control Technician who shares our ambition for excellence, our motivation to grow, and our integrity in everything we do.

• 06:00-14:00
• 10:00-18:00
• 14:00-22:00

• A strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
• Organised and methodical, with a high level of accuracy
• A self-starter who takes pride and responsibility in their work
• Keen to contribute to a company that values continuous improvement and innovation

As part of our friendly and experienced quality team, you'll help ensure the highest product standards for our customers. Your responsibilities will include:

Maintaining the Raw materials’ control and the suppliers’ performance by

• Checking Incoming goods documentation and Certificate of Analysis for each raw materials delivery and Product Specification
• Developing, maintaining, and verifying internal checks such as Incoming Goods (Raw Materials) testing
• Testing and reserving raw materials for production
• Reserving product for customers
• Controlling non – conforming raw materials (quarantined product)
• Managing the Quarantine database
• Dealing with any issues involving raw materials out of specification during delivery and communicate this to the suppliers

• Investigating Returned Product
• Investigation of complaints via the Complaint database

• Checking and validating blend and starch checks
• Conducting and monitoring finished product organoleptic testing and recording on Cheese testing database
• Developing, controlling, and updating procedures in relation to Cheese testing

• Organising and making the samples for Export and UK Departments
• Assist and organise ongoing project & development work for new customer both UK and Export
• Experimenting with new blend formats and writing reports for reference
• Assist and organise projects for new cheese applications
• Assist and maintain Shelf-life testing

• By-product control
• Cheese waste control

• Carry out Traceability checks
• Be responsible for cleaning and preparing production knives
• Be a good communication – Ensure all departments relevant to quality of raw materials and finished product are communicated in the correct manner
• Work in a timely manner with deadlines and targets met at all times
• Any other reasonable duties as required by the Quality Control Manager or Quality Control Coordinator.
• Maintaining paperwork and sample traceability
• Supporting food safety and quality at all times

• Degree in Food Science and Nutrition (desirable)
• Previous experience in a food environment
• Understanding of QC testing methods and sampling procedures
• Strong IT and written communication skills
• Ability to manage your workload independently and effectively under pressure
• Experience using quality management systems and maintaining documentation

We believe that our people are our most valuable ingredient. We foster an environment of mutual respect, offer ongoing support, and encourage career development through training and internal progression. At Prima, your voice matters, your ideas are welcome, and your ambition is celebrated.

We are proud of our inclusive and diverse workforce, people are the key to our success, we are committed to providing employees with the necessary support to excel during their career with Prima.

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