C&D Foods is one of Europe's leading Own Label Petfood manufacturers producing a range of Wet and Dry Petfoods.
Founded in 1969, and now part of The APB Food Group, C & D Foods has grown to become one of the industry's leading pet food producers.
C&D Foods has 7 production facilities across 6 Countries (Ireland, Denmark, Austria, Spain, The Netherlands and the UK) and 2 sales offices (Germany and Italy).
C&D Foods' Head Office is in Mullingar, County Westmeath.
C&D Foods have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our team.
This role will be based in Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford.
Key Responsibilities: Daily Pouch Plant checks which include uploading findings onto the GMP folder & keeping the GMP tracker up to date Minimum Twice Daily Pouch Filler Checks & random checks throughout the shift Minimum Twice Daily Pack Hall Checks & random checks throughout the shift Glass & Hard Plastic Audits weekly/monthly Weekly Pouch Plant Break Back Trap Checks Monthly Staff Canteen Audit Monthly Locker Audit Check Daily Cleaning Verification Checks Daily Failsafe Checks on Metal Detector & Check weighers Communicate issues from Pouch Plant & Packing Hall to operators, supervisors & managers Review & sign paperwork throughout shift on floor (including retort sheets) Daily Product Review - Checking finished product & providing feedback pH testing Incubation control & management Become a member of the Internal Site Auditing Team Participate in Customer visits/audits Organize samples for R&D testing analysis Any other requirements which may arise to support the quality department including (Thermal Processing, Cleaning, Pest Control) Competencies: Good organisational skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to effectively deal with people at all levels of the business. A service-oriented approach to work with a good understanding of customer requirements. A conscientious individual who leads by example and enjoys working in a safe and accurate environment with a flexible approach to work.