C&D Foods is one of Europe's leading Own Label Petfood manufacturers producing a range of Wet and Dry Petfoods. Founded in 1969, and now part of The APB Food Group, C&D Foods has grown to become one of the industry's leading pet food producers. C&D Foods has 7 production facilities across 6 Countries (Ireland, Denmark, Austria, Spain, The Netherlands and the UK) and 2 sales offices (Germany and Italy). C&D Foods' Head Office is in Mullingar, County Westmeath.
C&D Foods have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. This role will be based in Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Daily Pouch Plant checks which include uploading findings onto the GMP folder & keeping the GMP tracker up to date
2. Minimum Twice Daily Pouch Filler Checks & random checks throughout the shift
3. Minimum Twice Daily Pack Hall Checks & random checks throughout the shift
4. Glass & Hard Plastic Audits weekly/monthly
5. Weekly Pouch Plant Break Back Trap Checks
6. Monthly Staff Canteen Audit
7. Monthly Locker Audit Check
8. Daily Cleaning Verification Checks
9. Daily Failsafe Checks on Metal Detector & Check weighers
10. Communicate issues from Pouch Plant & Packing Hall to operators, supervisors & managers
11. Review & sign paperwork throughout shift on floor (including retort sheets)
12. Daily Product Review - Checking finished product & providing feedback
13. pH testing
14. Incubation control & management
15. Become a member of the Internal Site Auditing Team
16. Participate in Customer visits/audits
17. Organize samples for R&D testing analysis
18. Any other requirements which may arise to support the quality department including (Thermal Processing, Cleaning, Pest Control)
Competencies:
1. Good organisational skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to effectively deal with people at all levels of the business.
3. A service-oriented approach to work with a good understanding of customer requirements.
4. A conscientious individual who leads by example and enjoys working in a safe and accurate environment with a flexible approach to work.
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