Quality Controller

Soft Fruit Quality Controller (Packhouse)Location: Stafford, ST18Reports to: Packhouse Operational ManagerWorking Hours: Full-time (48+ hours per week).Salary: 24,420 - 39,956 per yearJoin our dedicated team in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside, where we combine traditional farming values with sustainable methods and state-of-the-art technology to deliver premium-quality berries enjoyed both in the UK and internationally.Job Purpose:The Soft Fruit Quality Controller ensures that all produce packed in the packhouse meets customer specifications, food safety standards, and internal quality requirements. This role is crucial in identifying defects, preventing non-conforming products from being dispatched, and maintaining accurate records for traceability and audits.Key Responsibilities:Quality Control and CompliancePerform comprehensive quality checks on incoming and packed soft fruit (e.g., strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries).Monitor and verify critical quality attributes including size, firmness, colour, bloom, bruising, and presence of contaminants.Ensure products meet customer-specific protocols and comply with BRCGS, Red Tractor, and HACCP principles.Operational MonitoringConduct pre-start line checks and monitor product quality during packing runs.Ensure all labels, punnets, and outer cases match the correct customer specifications and barcodes.Identify, document, and quarantine non-conforming products or packaging.Technology and SystemsOperate ..... full job details .....