QA Operator
- St Austell, Cornwall
- £12.75-14.08 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Carrying out quality inspection of all manufactured items in line with set quality standards.
- Ensuring accurate and timely completion of batch documentation.
- Taking and inspecting in-process control (IPC) samples as per specifications and standard operating instructions (SOIs).
- Reporting and recording all Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts.
- Maintaining excellent levels of housekeeping in line with 5S principles.
- Supporting with packaging, labelling and general operation of production machinery.
- Responding to machine alarms and taking corrective action to maintain production flow.
- Ensuring all work complies with company policies, procedures, and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines.
- Conducting effective shift handovers and escalating issues to relevant departments as required.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP or similar).
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to follow procedures accurately and maintain attention to detail.
- Computer literate with a proactive and reliable work ethic.
- Willingness to work rotating shifts (4 Days 7am-7pm, 4 Days Off, 4 Nights 7pm-7am).
- £13.01 per hour (Days), £13.65 per hour (Nights) - rising to £13.69 (Days) and £14.37 (Nights) upon completion of training.
- Temporary role with the potential to become permanent.
- Full training provided with opportunities to develop skills and grow within the business.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Access to Acorn's worker rewards scheme - offering discounts and cashback at major retailers.
- Free access to a well-being support platform.