Moulton bulb co ltd
Quality Controller
Job Description
Company Background
We are a modern family run business with over 40+ years of experience growing, packing, processing onions. We have been farming locally since 1946 and have a strong UK geographical spread throughout Lincolnshire and Norfolk with approx. 2,000 acres of land between 39 growers producing over 10,000t of onions. In 1979, we launched a packing operation to broaden our offering and support our retail partners while improving our capacity and efficiency. In addition, in the mid 80’s we expanded our supply base by importing globally from 8 countries.
The Oldershaw Group is committed to ensuring that everything we do meets our own, legal & customer requirements for the provision of safe, authentic products of high quality. Furthermore, the business is committed to a vision, a mission, and values for all employees to help drive cultural change and builds on the original values of our founder, Gilbert Oldershaw.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a QC to ensure customer requirements and standards are achieved by providing an effective and efficient quality control service
This is a full time, permanent role working 06:30 – 18:30, 4 days on, 4 days off
Key tasks
- Undertake quality and label checks in various areas of the business
- Ensure accurate checking of codes/dates/promotional labels etc., on the Greenlight Checks
- Take reference photos to aid in traceability and prove/support with the legal compliance
- Inspect the quality of finished product and raw material against relevant specifications, and if required, explain the specification to other employees
- Communicate effectively on quality issues with other internal departments and ensure action is taken promptly
- Provide our customers with products that meet their specification at all times
- Support and advise production in relation to quality requirements
- Work together with the team to implement corrective action to improve the quality of the product to within specification
- Notify the Team Leader/Management team of any quality or processing issues and to explain what the required quality levels should be as laid out in the customer specifications
- Keep your work area in a good, clean condition and follow the clean as you go procedure
- Carry out various audits: glass & plastic, document control, procedure and process, Good Manufacturing Practise (GMP), Shelf Life checks
- Ensure the product traceability is being followed throughout the process
About you
- Previous QC experience within the food industry (preferable)
- Be thorough and have a good attention to detail
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of team
- Able to work to strict deadlines and follow instructions and be flexible with duties
- Good understanding of English, both written and verbal
- Carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Possibility of career progression for the right candidate
Why Join Moulton Bulb Company?
We are dedicated to investing in our people by providing ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth. Our commitment is to create a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where every employee is respected and valued.
In addition to a competitive salary and pension, we offer:
- Relaxed dress code
- Free on-site parking
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Social events for you and your family
If you are looking to make your mark and grow with a company that values its employees, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now to join our team!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.68 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Work Location: In person