Product Quality Co-ordinator
- Long Buckby, Northamptonshire
- £12.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Operate the weighbridge, including the weighing in/out of vehicles and sampling of loads.
- Liaise with Production Manager and Plant Operatives regarding vehicle loading/unloading.
- Manage public users of the weighbridge, administer appropriate charges, and liaise with the accounts department.
- Ensure all vehicles have correct paperwork when weighing in and out.
- Ensure weighbridge tickets and certificates are completed accurately by all users.
- Conduct sampling and analysis of raw materials and finished products according to customer specifications.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the and all associated equipment.
- Manage the storage, housekeeping, and disposal of samples.
- Update all load analyses daily onto the inhouse system.
- Test for Mycotoxins and input farm sample results into the Grain System.
- Complete finished product release checks and maintain certification as required.
- Conduct daily IQC checks, CCP checks (e.g., ergot), and scale checks.
- Collect and dispatch routine monthly cross-check samples.
- Undertake moisture meter checks for farmers.
- Monitor stores weekly and report issues to QA or Production Manager.
- Assess raw materials against specifications and liaise with the Grain Trader where necessary.
- Provide product certification tailored to individual customer requirements.
- Assist in the organisation of the harvest rota and supervise temporary staff during harvest periods.
- Essential:
- Willingness to work flexibly across functions and during harvest periods.
- Desirable (Training Provided):
- Previous experience in agriculture, grain handling, or laboratory environments.
- Basic knowledge of Food Hygiene, HACCP, and food safety standards.
- Strong attention to detail
- Proactive and organised
- Good communication skills
- Comfortable working in both office and operational settings
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team