QA Technician

QA Technician Location: Cheshire 47.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am 6pm Pay Rate: £13.86 per hourTemporary-Permanent As a QA Technician you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of all dairy products produced at the facility. This role involves monitoring production processes, conducting tests and inspections, and maintaining documentation to meet regulatory, industry, and company standards. The QA Technician plays a key role in upholding food safety protocols and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. QA Technician Key Responsibilities Perform routine quality checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with company specifications and regulatory standards.Conduct microbiological and chemical testing (e.g., pH, fat, protein, moisture, temperature, antibiotic residues).Monitor pasteurization, homogenization, and other critical control points to ensure compliance with food safety requirements (HACCP, GMP).Maintain accurate and complete records of all inspections, tests, and corrective actions.Assist in the investigation of non-conformances, consumer complaints, and deviations.Support and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the production floor.Participate in internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections (e.g., FDA, USDA, state agencies).Collaborate with production teams to address quality issues and implement ..... full job details .....