Quality Assurance Officer Technician Bottling/Canning

Alepat Taylor is a proud family owned bottling and canning company located in Preston. Operating since 1978, we specialise in manufacturing and the distribution of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. 

We are continuing to grow and expand and are seeking a team-oriented individual to take up the Full-time position of Quality Assurance Technician for our afternoon shift 2pm -10pm.  

You must have a strong focus on quality and safety and be able to work as part of an effective team and also independently. A working knowledge of HACCP and strong communications skills with a dedication to get it right the first time whilst working closely and constructively with our customers and suppliers. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the daily QA activity for the canning and bottling line including start up checks and ongoing production run checks

• Creating job bags/ packaging specifications as per production schedule and product release at the end of production

• Be part of the Internal audit team conducting GMP, Bag Audits etc including verification and validation activities

• Laboratory Analysis and testing of alcoholic and non-alcoholic products in a safe and efficient manner

• Calibration of Lab instruments

• Reviewing and approving test results prior to communication to clients

• To perform duties as member of the tasting panel, for product assessment and approval

• Ensuring that products canned comply with Customer Specifications, Alepat Taylor Quality Manual & Code of Good Manufacturing Practice 

• Conduct checks on can integrity, including inspection of double-seam measurements, seam appearance, can defects, leaks, dents, and damage.

• Maintenance of all related documentation, efficiently, accurately and within the Lab/Quality System library at all times

• Liaising with suppliers regarding non-conforming material

• Help investigate Customer Complaints and conduct Root cause analysis

• Assisting the QA team where required and covering when team members are away

The successful candidate will have:

• Formal qualifications in quality, food science or a related discipline

• Minimum of 1 year QA experience in the beverage, wine, spirits or food industry being a distinct advantage

• Sound knowledge of HACCP and GMP 

• Strong focus on Quality, attention to detail, multi-tasking and excellent people skill are paramount to success in this role

• A strong work ethic and the ability to work as part of a team as well as individually with limited supervision

• An analytical mind and problem solving skills

• Beverage Canning experience will be advantageous

What's on Offer:

• an attractive remuneration package will be negotiated according to skill level

• an opportunity for long term career prospects for the motivated and hard working person

• a busy and challenging work environment working with a diverse range of beverages

• an opportunity to work with some of world's most innovative brands in the Beverage market

• only candidates with valid employment rights will be considered