Quality Assurance Technician Perm Rotating shifts - 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm Complete all QA checks as required by the HACCP system and ensure all non-conformances related to the checks are recorded together with any action taken to prevent a recurrence and to ensure the no non-conforming product is released into stock. Take shelf life samples from line, identify and store in labelled cases in the QA Kitchen. Ensure the packing department carry out metal detection checks and investigating any rejected product and isolating metal and logging in the non-conformance section of the sheet together with any actions taken. Carry out process validation work Take sample from the production line and carry out specified in-house tests and send samples away for external analysis and keep records of the results. Check the correct application of case labels, including Julian Date Codes, Best Before Dates and Batch Codes. Report all non-conformances to the Technical Manager, Production Managers and Engineering Manager and ensure any product put on hold or rejected is clearly identified. Carry out glass and GMP audits as required. Verify that the thermometers are functioning with hot water and chilled water and ice on a weekly basis. Carry out scale checks with certificated weights as specified and also carry out independent check at least once a week. Awareness of critical control points in relation to the above responsibilities. To carry out any other reasonable requests that help drive