The Role
Hain Celestial are currently recruiting for a QA Technician at our Grimsby site. In Grimsby, we manufacture fresh soups for our New Covent Garden brand and for private label.
Key Responsibilities / Accountability of the Role:
- HACCP compliance auditing and the measurement of the critical control points. Investigation and route cause analysis of non-conforming results.
- Calibration of weighing and temperature measurement equipment. Trouble shoot and investigate any deviation from specified targets
- Verification of cleaning through the Hygiene Management System including swabbing, titration & rinse water testing
- Sample collection for external analysis, microbiological, chemical and others as required. Investigation and route cause analysis of non-conforming results.
- Carry out hygiene audits according to schedule. Discuss results with other departments and arrange the necessary corrective actions. Carry out glass audit/foreign bodies and fabrication audits and others as necessary and communicate action points with the other departments. Report to and work with the Shift Manager or Hygiene supervisor on any hygiene and housekeeping issues arising on shift.
- Customer complaint investigations - route cause analysis to drive complaint reduction and preventative actions.
- Maintenance and update of the site quality management system documentation.
- Raising of non-conformance investigation reports to the relevant departments with key information to allow them to conduct route cause analysis.
- Foreign body reports and investigation. Take the lead to investigate, determine route cause and implement corrective and preventative action where required.
- Complete hygiene validations to schedule.
- Carry out project work as required by Quality Manager or Technical Manager. Carry out work according to project brief. Report findings and conclusions to relevant personnel/departments.
- Where required assess work in progress (WIP) and finished product against the relevant specification (Quality Attribute sheet) carrying out physical, chemical and organoleptic assessment as appropriate. Investigation and route cause analysis of non-conforming results
- Where required support the raw material function with raw material assessments and intake checks and liaise with suppliers were applicable.
- Calibration and troubleshooting of metal detection equipment
- Provide technical support and coaching to the operations team where required in order to promote the site standards and drive the food safety culture.
What you will need for the Role:
- Level 3 food safety and HACCP training preferred.
- At least 2 years quality auditing experience within food.
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage your time with scheduled tasks
- Be self-motivated
- Possess the ability to identify areas for improvement within the process and act on them.
- Able to demonstrate clear understanding of Food Safety and HACCP principles.
- Attention to detail is key attribute in this role
- Availability to cover production scheduling and holiday cover, including weekend working during peak production, as required
What can we offer you?
- Competitive salary / rate of pay
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holiday OR 187.5 and 60 bank holiday hours
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- A day off work to support our charity partners
- Flexible working options
- Pension
- Medical benefit
- And access to a HUB that offers many discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers
About The Hain Celestial Group
Hain Celestial Group is a leading health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living for people, communities and the planet through better-for-you brands. For more than 30 years, our portfolio of beloved brands has intentionally focused on delivering nutrition and well-being that positively impacts today and tomorrow. Headquartered in Hoboken, N.J., Hain Celestial’s products across snacks, baby/kids, beverages, meal preparation, and personal care, are marketed and sold in over 75 countries around the world. Our leading brands include Garden Veggie™ snacks, Terra® chips, Garden of Eatin’® snacks, Earth’s Best® and Ella’s Kitchen® baby and kids foods, Celestial Seasonings® teas, Joya® and Natumi® plant-based beverages, Greek Gods® yogurt, Cully & Sully®, Imagine® and New Covent Garden® soups, Yves® and Linda McCartney’s® (under license) meat-free, and Alba Botanica® natural sun care, among others.
Hain Celestial - UK
In the UK, Hain Celestial is one of the UK's leading food companies. We create food and drink products with natural goodness at their core. We're the business behind a host of household brands - Hartley's jams and jellies, Sun-Pat peanut butters, New Covent Garden Soup Co., Linda McCartney's meat free food, and Yorkshire Provender to name a few. Nearly half of our business is private label - we create quality freshly prepared fruit and juices, desserts, soups, sweet spreads and meat free products for our retail partners.
Over our sites up and down the UK, we employ circa 1,200 people in roles within Production, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales and Marketing, and through to our Finance, HR, IT and beyond. Each of our colleagues is vital to our continued success. That's why we target the best talent, and help to develop them through the ranks.
Our Values
Own It – I am empowered and accountable for improving Hain’s business results and impact
Win Together – I collaborate with others to grow, deliver and celebrate success.
Foster Inclusion – I create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued for their uniqueness.
Be Curious – I explore ideas & insights with a growth mindset.
Our Purpose
To inspire healthier living for people, communities & the planet through better-for-you brands
Our Mission
To build purpose-driven brands that make healthier living more attainable by empowering our people, engaging our partners, and living our lives.
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If Hain Celestial sounds like the company you'd like to contribute your energy and enthusiasm towards, and come on an exciting journey with us, then we can't wait to hear from you!