Quality Control Operative

ABP Food Group is a food business that specialises in the supply and development, producing award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale. ABP Langport is part of the ABP UK division within the ABP Food Group aiming to provide quality beef to thousands of customers across the world.Here at ABP Langport, located in Southwest Somerset (TA10 9HG), we are currently recruiting for the ideal candidate to join our Boning Hall Team as a Quality Control Operative. Transport required due to our rural location. Please check your travel options before applying. Role definition:Ensure product complies with customer specifications and quality standards.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Inspect and identify carcasses for contamination and removal of contamination.Check product against customer specification.Check labelling and packaging of products is correct against customer specification.Check crate composition, contents and product numbers against customer specification.Contribute to maintain a clean, tidy, safe and food safe working environment.Ensure all final products are checked for all quality and hygiene attributes.Reject any product which does not meet specifications, reporting quality defects and issues to line supervisor or production manager and retaining product for further inspection.Cover for other QCs as required.Carry out CCP checks on products that are identified as a risk. Knowledge and Experience: EssentialThe ideal candidate will have experience within a food production environment; however, the role can be learnt by an individual with an attention to detail and the confidence to challenge. They must be able to understand and carry out instruction and practices, a self-starter who can be relied on to use their initiative, and someone who can maintain good communication skills and awareness throughout their shift. They must be reliable and have personal integrity to maintain quality standards in the face of possible production challenges.No formal qualifications are required for this role.The role requires a moderate to high degree of physical activity. Desirable§ Previous Quality Inspection experience. Previous Factory Experience. Schedule:Day ShiftMonday to Friday 6am to Finish (this is not a set finish time; however, production usually finishes between 16:00/16:30) Reporting to: Boning Hall Production ManagerRate: £12.80 per hour Benefits: Social Hours No bank holidaysPermanent Roles Subsidised Canteen Cycle to Work Scheme Pension Employee of the Month Reward Scheme Summer and Christmas Parties On site Occupation Health NurseAdditional Employee Incentive, Welfare Support The ABP Values Trust & Respect: We take care of each other by creating an inclusive working environment. We listen actively and respect the views of others. We maintain the highest safety standards possible.Know the Purpose: We know our role in the business and how it helps us and others to succeed.Own It: Taking ownership for all we do, think and say is vital to creating an environment of honesty, openness and transparency: Particularly when it comes to delivering great servicePassion for Excellence: We have a “can-do” attitude. We champion continuous improvement for ourselves and the business.Inspire Others: We support others wherever we can by creating opportunities for people.