Quality Assurance Technician

C&D Foods is one of Europe's leading Own Label Petfood manufacturers producing a range of Wet and Dry Petfoods. Founded in 1969, and now part of The APB Food Group, C & D Foods has grown to become one of the industry's leading pet food producers. C&D Foods has 7 production facilities across 6 Countries (Ireland, Denmark, Austria, Spain, The Netherlands and the UK) and 2 sales offices (Germany and Italy). C&D Foods' Head Office is in Mullingar, County Westmeath.

C&D Foods have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. This role will be based in Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Pouch Plant checks which include uploading findings onto the GMP folder & keeping the GMP tracker up to date

Minimum Twice Daily Pouch Filler Checks & random checks throughout the shift

Minimum Twice Daily Pack Hall Checks & random checks throughout the shift

Glass & Hard Plastic Audits weekly/monthly

Weekly Pouch Plant Break Back Trap Checks

Monthly Staff Canteen Audit

Monthly Locker Audit Check

Daily Cleaning Verification Checks

Daily Failsafe Checks on Metal Detector & Check weighers

Communicate issues from Pouch Plant & Packing Hall to operators, supervisors & managers

Review & sign paperwork throughout shift on floor (including retort sheets)

Daily Product Review - Checking finished product & providing feedback

pH testing

Incubation control & management

Become a member of the Internal Site Auditing Team

Participate in Customer visits/audits

Organize samples for R&D testing analysis

Any other requirements which may arise to support the quality department including (Thermal Processing, Cleaning, Pest Control)

Competencies

Good organisational skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to effectively deal with people at all levels of the business.

A service-oriented approach to work with a good understanding of customer requirements.

A conscientious individual who leads by example and enjoys working in a safe and accurate environment with a flexible approach to work.