Job Description
#TeamBulk is hiring a Food Safety and Quality Technician (Raw Materials)
Bulk™ is on an incredible journey, with a mission to move the business from a manufacturing-led retailer to a destination brand for active nutrition. We are shaking up the sports nutrition industry through disruptive marketing campaigns that help people think differently about our brand – and we want you to be a part of it!
We want passionate risk-takers.
We want people that like to challenge our thinking.
We want people that have a passion for nutrition, health and fitness.
In a nutshell
As a sports nutrition and health food manufacturer, we produce a wide range of products including powders, capsules, tablets, and soft gels within our own manufacturing facility.
In this role, you will be working closely with the operations team to ensure raw materials released to manufacturing meet stringent FSQ standards. Reporting to the shift Supplier Quality Assurance Lead you will be responsible for monitoring FSQ of raw materials. This will support our programs for BRC implementation.
What will you be doing?
- Conduct aseptic raw material sampling in line with quality management system requirements and ensure results are reported accurately.
- Where applicable conduct organoleptic assessment of raw materials.
- Ensure there is control of product when sampled under positive release.
- Conduct raw material assessment using NIR (Near InfraRed) Technology.
- Review certificates of analysis raw material deliveries to verify release criteria against raw material specifications.
- Complete organoleptic assessment of the final product to ensure the product meets specification.
- Ensure results are recorded and tracked.
- Escalate FSQ issues at the point of concern.
- Raise non-conformances and support FSQ team with any investigations related to non-conformances including investigations linked to supplier discrepancies.
- Ensure retained samples are stored in such a manner they can easily be retrieved in the event of a product query.
- Work with teams to ensure all stock placed on hold/quarantine is resolved in an efficient manner.
- To support the FSQ Team as required.
What are we looking for?
- Basic Food Safety and HACCP qualification however ideally qualified to Level 3 or equivalent.
- Has an eye for detail
- Strong communication skills and a great team player
- Proactive approach to problem-solving
- Can prioritise workload
- Computer literate.
What do we offer?
● A day off to celebrate your Birthday
● PerkBox Subscription
● 60% discount on all Bulk products
● Additional Annual Leave (optional) ⛱
● Teammate Pension Scheme
● A day off for Volunteering (optional)
● Cycle to Work Scheme
● Happy Hour Drinks Fridge (Thursdays & Fridays)
● Bulk Pantry
Location: Colchester
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you to join us, then make sure you click Apply Now to get started on your journey with #TeamBulk.
Bulk takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application for this role. When you apply, we shall process your details for this vacancy only and we will not pass your details onto a third party. We may contact you by email, text or telephone about the progress of your application. This processing is conducted lawfully on the basis of legitimate interests.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Colchester, CO4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: FSQTRM