Job Description: Our current UK Business unit has six manufacturing plants providing a great place to work for 1600 employees producing private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers including Tesco, ASDA, Morrison's, Sainsburys, ALDI and Lidl. We also manufacture for branded customers such as Innocent, Ocean Spray, Weetabix, Del Monte and Um Bongo. Whether it's packed in Cartons, PET, Aseptic PET or Cans, we ensure that our products are not only manufactured to the highest quality standards but they get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high profile customers.
About the role
We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join the Quality Team at our site in Milton Keynes.
The successful candidate will be responsible for taking samples according to customer and site requirements from all stages of the production cycle, from raw materials to finished goods. Prioritising a busy workload will be the key to success in this role to ensure that our customer's expectations are met within the agreed time frames.
About you
You will have a passion for food and drink and improving quality systems. Experience gained within a fast moving consumer goods environment would also be beneficial. You will have the ability to maintain housekeeping standards, help drive improvements and build relationships within the wider manufacturing team.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Sampling as scheduled at all specific points on raw materials, manufacturing process and finished goods in terms of chemical and microbiological analysis.
* Micro analysis of samples as per specified methods.
* Inform Technical/Production Managers of results outside specification for instigation of corrective actions.
* Observe company health and safety procedures as laid down, and be proactive in ensuring continuance of updating procedures
* Give technical support to the other company departments when required
* Assist Quality Management with implementation of quality systems and project work.
* Ensure that all analytical equipment is maintained and calibrated to the required standards and schedules
* Carry out product sensory panels to meet requirements
* Ensure raw materials & chemicals used within laboratory are within acceptable date criteria.
* Ensure the quality laboratory operation meets the requirements of external accredited bodies by following procedures carefully
* Support each other within team to provide resource whenever required to resolve problems and prevent customer & consumer complaints
* Arrange service contracts and maintain equipment to high standards
* Order all materials and equipment as required
* Ensure that all quality and food safety checks are carried out satisfactorily
* Ensure that GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and internal audits are completed on time
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary:
Company: CV-Library
Category: Manufacturing/Surveying
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