Full job descriptionProduction Quality Control Operative

Location - Northampton
Salary - Competitive Hourly Rate
Hours – Monday – Friday 45hrs per week day shift

A well-established food manufacturing business is looking for a reliable and detail-focused Production Quality Control Operative to join its quality team within a fast-paced meat processing environment.

This is a hands-on role working directly on the production line, carrying out real-time quality checks to ensure products consistently meet food safety, legality, and customer standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining compliance, challenging poor practices, and ensuring accurate due diligence records are completed throughout production.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

*Carrying out continuous in-line quality checks during production and packing
*Inspecting products for weight, appearance, labelling, packaging integrity, and specification compliance
*Monitoring CCPs including temperature checks, metal detection, weight control, and label verification
*Completing all quality records, due diligence paperwork, and traceability documentation accurately and in real time
*Identifying and escalating non-conforming products or food safety concerns immediately
*Supporting HACCP, BRC, and site compliance standards at all times
*Monitoring GMP, hygiene, PPE, and production practices on the line
*Working closely with production teams and supervisors to maintain standards and resolve issues quickly
*Supporting line start-ups, product changeovers, and investigations where required
What We’re Looking For

*Previous experience within food manufacturing, meat processing, or production environments
*Experience completing production or QC paperwork accurately in real time
*Strong understanding of quality control and due diligence procedures
*Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
*Confident communicator who can challenge issues when standards are not met
*Reliable, proactive, and able to work effectively within a fast-paced factory environment
Desirable

*Knowledge of HACCP, CCP monitoring, and BRC standards
*Food Safety Level 2 qualification or above
*Previous QA or QC experience within a factory or food production setting
Working Environment

*Fast-paced production environment
*Chilled factory temperatures
*Working with raw and cooked meat products
*Standing for extended periods during shifts
What’s on Offer

*Stable full-time work
*Opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturing business
*Supportive team environment
*Career development opportunities within quality and production
*Immediate starts available
Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration to discuss further with Gabriella Saunders at ACS Staffing Solutions!