Quality Control Assistant / Quality Assurance Assistant

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Job Title: Quality Control AssistantLocation: North Scarle, LincolnshireSalary: £19,000 per annumJob type: Full time, PermanentThis is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and ambitious individual looking to start a career in Quality Control to join a privately owned FMCG product manufacturer based near Lincoln. The company has a strong brand presence in the market place and a proud heritage of manufacturing world class pet food products.The Role:This role would ideally suit a science graduate with a strong interest in food science, quality and manufacturing. Previous experience of working in a quality control role with exposure to a factory & laboratory environments, product testing and auditing processes is desirable, but not essential. The main drive for the successful candidate must be the desire for excellence and to ensure that the highest possible standard of production are achieved at all times.Day to day the role will focus on monitoring and controlling the quality of finished products, as well as incoming raw materials from the factory and their in-house laboratory. This will include, but is not limited to product & paperwork inspection, sample collection, testing and record keeping.All candidates must be currently eligible to both live and work in the United Kingdom.Key Responsibilities:Run the in-house laboratory and sample store, to include stock control and orderingConducting a range of basic, 'dry' tests on raw materials and finished productsAssist with NIR testing and analysisRoutine collection and preparation of raw material and finished product samples for both internal and external testing. Record and distribute results as appropriateCollect and prepare any other samples for internal or external testing in order to meet customer requirementsCheck delivery and production paperwork for compliance and report any discrepanciesConduct spot checks on quality control processes in the factoryCollect finished product samples. Grade quality, record on the system and distributeMaintain database of raw material product specifications, MSDS, certificates of analysis and lab reports where appropriateRespond to basic product enquiries and customer complaintsProcess and investigate stock rejectedProvide cover for the Quality Control Technician when requiredThe Candidate:A 'completer/finisher', with a background in sales or customer service, plus:Excellent communication skills; speaking, listening and writing. Able to effectively disseminate information within the businessAble to take the initiative and be both a self-starter and self-motivatedExcellent IT Skills including Word, Excel and OutlookExcellent organisational skills; keeping track of information, sample results, technical data, priorities and deadlinesFlexible approach to work. Willing to travel between manufacturing sites and work outside of normal office hours if requestedAbility to work under pressure and prioritise activitiesPersonable and comfortable working with staff members across departments as part of a small teamProblem solve basic issues within the scope of their rolePlease click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Quality Control Coordinator, Quality Control Operator, Quality Control Development, Quality Control Analyst, Quality Compliance Officer, Manufacturing Quality Control, Production Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Officer may also be considered for this role.