Total 653 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in North Sydney

• YOU WILL/MAY:
• Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting noncompliance and initiating enforcement action, where warranted.
• Verify that meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishment's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements.
• Execute Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of product.
• Review records, observe plant operations and conduct hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare detailed documentation (Non-Compliance Records) of non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Determine when regulatory control action is necessary. You will assess whether the plant's corrective or preventative actions are acceptable and effective, if there are trends in non-compliance, or if enforcement action is warranted.
• Conduct regulatory oversight activities inside plants in matters relating to other consumer protections (e.g., economic adulteration and misbranding).
• Have contact with plant managers, owners and others to explain legal and regulatory requirements, discuss operation of the plant's SSOP, HACCP plan and other food safety programs.
• Communicate and defend determinations on non-compliance issues and discuss plans for addressing non-compliance.
• Work with a variety of individuals to resolve problems, clarify differences of interpretation concerning HACCP and other food safety or consumer protection requirements.
• Advise other Agency inspectors, supervisors and officers on inspection and enforcement matters for which you are involved.
• Conduct various samplings, surveys and tests to obtain pertinent data on potential problem areas, industry trends, or other issues of current interest to the Agency.
• Be involved in performing health and safety verification sampling and tests for detection of specific microbes (e.g., salmonella, listeria, etc.), residues or contaminants.
• Assure that products approved for import are in full compliance with all applicable Federal regulations governing the importation of meat and poultry products.
• Authorize entry of all meat or poultry products considered to comply with Federal regulations or refuse entry of any products which violate any of the requirements for admission into this country.
• Coordinate with other Federal agencies (e.g., the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on such matters as animal health restrictions and refused entry lots.

Quality Assurance Technician
Harrogate, £30,900k DOE, 4-day week

Excellent opportunity to join a food manufacturer in the Harrogate area. The role will include all aspect of ensuring food safety and managing to customer complaints in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. We are open to considering a food Science graduate with placement experience for this role or a candidate with previous experience at this level.
2 shifts available on permanent days or nights the night shift carries a 20% shift allowance.

The role of Quality Assurance Technician will include:
*Maintaining the company's quality controls, procedures, standards, specifications & policies in line with HACCP, GMP and BRC
*Training and guidance of production operatives to ensure adherence to SOP's
*Undertake microbiological testing on finished products, raw materials, and packaging
*Maintain and calibrate testing equipment
*Prepare samples and complete allergen testing
*Undertake internal and supplier quality audits
*Ensure that all suppliers continue to meet the quality requirements of the company.
*Maintain technical reports, quality documentation, and test results
*Contribute to the development and improvement of quality management systems
*Investigate customer complaints, non-conformance, and incidents of food contamination.
*Undertake root cause analysis, and corrective actions to prevent recurrence
*Assist in product recalls if necessary and handle communication with regulatory authorities
*Implement change and improvement in performance and quality

Qualifications
* 2 Years experience in a quality assurance role
* Level 3 in Food Safety
* Knowledge of quality assurance principles, including HACCP, Pre-requisites, GMP, Auditing, Traceability, NCR's
* Strong analytical skills to evaluate data effectively
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Quality Assurance Technician you will:
Ideally have worked within a QA role in the food industry or similar
Level 3 in Food Safety
Working knowledge of HACCP, Pre-requisites, GMP, Auditing, Traceability, NCR's
Have excellent communication and training skills
Ideally hold you will have Food Safety and HACCP certificates
Demonstrate an ability to understand BRC Version 9 Global Standards Food Safety
Own transport essential

Working hours:
*4 x 12 hours shifts 6am - 6pm or 6pm to 6am Monday- Thursday
*Night shift £37080 (inclusive of shift allowance)

Benefits:
*Pension
*Free parking
*Company discount

Call Yasemin at Travail for more information on 01423 530138

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.