Job Title:       QC Intake   

Reports To:   Assistant QA Manager

Location:      Linton

Role Summary:

Ensure all product arriving on site is checked against customer requirements and reported accurately.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all arrivals are inspected as per the relevant intake protocol
• Ensure that all aspects of product quality are accurately reported to the customers and business
• Ensure that any temperature abuse or other issues that can seriously affect product quality are immediately reported to the customer.
• Effectively communicate to customers where necessary
• To work safely and report any hazards or near misses to a Key Operative or Production Shift Manager.
• To work efficiently and effectively ensuring that you contribute to the daily Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) of the department as set by the Intake & Ripening Manager and the needs of the business.
• To maintain high levels of hygiene and housekeeping through the clean as you go policy.
• To clearly communicate between all colleagues in your team and your Line Manager in a timely manner.

This list is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the position as required

Qualifications and Skills:

• Quality control experience
• Fresh produce knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Results focussed
• Excellent Team working
• Flexibility in thinking and approach
• Driving for excellence
• Customer understanding
• Thoroughness/attention to detail
• Analytical thinking

Measure of Performance/Key Deliverables:

• Completion of inspection to standard
• Timekeeping & attendance
• Accuracy of Work
• Health & Safety compliance