Quality Assistant Apprentice

A Quality Assistant works mainly within the Office and/or Testing Room (Lab) area at Jardox and reports directly to the Quality Manager. The successful candidate's role will be made up of the following:

Positive release of raw materials and finished products manufactured by Jardox Ensuring compliance with Jardox standards and assisting with raw material and finished product non-conformances Continuously maintain and improve Food Safety Culture within the business Data input into Jardox ERP System and Testing Schedules/Logs, including micro/chemical/allergen testing results Maintain testing database Ensuring weight-checker reports compliance Carrying-out packaging and labelling checks Ensuring production records are compliant and retrievable Dealing with customer requests, including CoAs/CoCs, shelf-life extension and testing requirements Lab equipment calibration and recording the calibration results Carrying out testing to ensure finished product compliance with the specification, including aW, Salt, Moisture, pH, Allergen rapid and ELISA Carrying out chemical titration testing within the production area Preparing samples for Organoleptic Testing Maintaining a finished product samples library Carrying out GMP & glass and plastic audits Performing traceability exercises Carrying out/assisting with the completion of allergen/species verification and validation Carrying out and logging temperature checks Production line sign-off and factory checks Working closely with Production, Warehouse and Customer Services Departments to support the finished product manufacturing process Assisting Technical/Quality Compliance Team with all quality, integrity and food safety issues Driving Continuous Improvement and promoting our Food Safety Culture within the business

Training Outcome:

There are further opportunities to go on to do further courses (level 4 onwards) and genuine career opportunities to take on more senior roles in the food industry for the right person.

Employer Description:
At Jardox, we are the "Taste Behind the Brands." We are a ‘one stop shop’ for all savoury ingredients, specialising in stocks, gravies, curry pastes, marinades, glazes, sausage & burger seasonings and herb & spice based products.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Interest in food industry