Quality Control Operative

We have the opportunity for Quality Control Operativesto join our Kerry Team in Coleraine, Co. Londonderry.

This is a full-time, permanent position on 12-hour shifts, alternating between day and night shifts.

Where will you work?

In Kerry Coleraine we produce variety of flavoured syrups and sauces. 

What will you do?

Your responsibilities as a Quality Control Operative will include

• Performing routine food safety, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and hygiene checks on the production floor in line with site procedures and Kerry standards.
• Completing documented verification of critical checks, reviewing records for accuracy, completeness, timing and required limits.
• Completing, verifying and supporting routine QC checks, including sensory, viscosity, pH, water activity, colour, micro sampling and other site-defined quality checks.
• Issuing, recording and reconciling labels in line with site label control procedures, escalating any discrepancies or concerns.
• Supporting investigations into food safety, quality, foreign body, allergens, labelling or GMP incidents by gathering accurate records, samples and observations.
• Supporting the identification, segregation, hold and status control of non-conforming raw materials, packaging, work in progress and finished product.
• Completing and verifying Quality Control records accurately, legibly and at the time the activity is performed.
• Supporting audit readiness, daily floor standards, shift handovers, inspection programmes and close-out of quality actions.
• Verifying that QC equipment is available, clean, suitable and within calibration before use.
• Communicating and escalating quality or food safety concerns to the QA Group Lead, Production Lead and Quality Manager.

What do you need to be successful?

• Proficient written, numerical and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Ability to record, interpret and escalate key process data accurately.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), allergen controls, label control and good documentation practice.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete records accurately and on time.
• Food manufacturing or Quality Control experience would be an advantage.
• Food Safety or HACCP awareness qualification would be desirable.
• Experience in production floor verification or positive release checks would be beneficial.

Why Join Us?

• Career development opportunities.
• Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety.
• Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more.
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing.
• Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program.
• OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year.
• OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll once a year.
• MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.