Quality Control Operative

Reporting To: Technical Manager Role Type: Full time, Permanent Location: Carrolls Cross, Co. Waterford Role Summary: Dawn Meats are currently recruiting for a Quality Control Operative to join the Carrolls Cross Convenience Foods & Retail Quality Team. Working as part of the FSQ team to support the production team by ensuring that the quality of the product is tested and measured at regular daily intervals ensuring it meets all production, food safety, hygiene and customer specifications across the Convenience Foods and CX Retail production areas. ResponsibilitiesYour role will see you tackle a wide range of business challenges in a busy quality and production environment. The successful Candidate will be responsible for:

• Work to an hourly schedule to complete quality and due diligence checks on product, to ensure that it meets required customer and legal specifications.
• Carry out pre-start checks in production areas daily.
• Record and regularly report product quality information and feedback to quality team lead and production team shift manager for quality improvement.
• Collection of meat and environmental samples for microbial testing.
• Assist in projects as outlined by the QC Team Leader, Quality Supervisor and/or FSQ Managers.
• QC decision making based on data collection and analysis.
• Aiding production staff where necessary regarding product safety, quality or traceability control procedures.
• To be involved with Customer & 3rd Party Audits.
• To ensure a culture of “Always Audit Ready” is implemented within the production area.

QualificationsThe ideal Candidate will have or demonstrate:* Have good understanding of English.

• Good communicational skills.
• Team working skills.
• Have good problem-solving skills and be able to use own initiative.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn.
• Must be flexible and able to support QC team members. Be able to work a three-shift pattern and be available to work Saturdays when scheduled to do so. (DaysEveningsMid-Shift)* Own transport is preferred. INDLP