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The HR Booth are delighted to be recruiting a Quality Controller & Supply Chain Assistant, on behalf of East Lothian Produce.
Who are East Lothian Produce:
East Lothian Produce are a family-run farming business located in East Lothian, Scotland, established in 1976 by founder Billy Logan. The company has grown from a smallholding to a significant operation and supply a variety of fresh vegetables to local markets and major retailers across the UK and Europe. They focus on high-quality produce, including potatoes, sprouts, and various types of cabbage, and have invested in processing and packing facilities to enhance efficiency and quality.
What will you be doing:
East Lothian Produce are seeking a Quality Controller & Supply Chain Assistant to join the team.
You will work collaboratively with both the Packhouse and Ticket Office teams, playing a key role in supporting quality control. This includes assisting supervisors by keeping them informed of any quality issues and ensuring that all printing and labelling records are accurately maintained in line with site standards.
Due to the nature of this role, the role requires candidates to have access to their own car or transport.
Key Responsibilities:
- Checking product quality and traceability against customer specifications reporting any issues to the Machine Operator / Packhouse Manager
- Accurately input all quality checks, results, and product data into the designated tablet system
- Daily completing of checks and traceability records, highlighting any issues to line management where appropriate
- Ensuring product traceability is maintained through the production run
- Communicate quality issues and required corrective actions to the production team to ensure product standards are maintained
- Print off daily label requirements and cross check before issuing to the line
- Shelf-life monitoring and recording. Completing records for label printing, checks, and stocks requesting / reordering where necessary
- Supporting the processing of goods from order to dispatch
- Contributing to the overall implementation and compliance of the company quality management system and site regulations
- You may be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business. This may include working outside packhouse, undertaking cleaning or maintenance of plant, equipment or buildings used by the Company.
About You:
- Experience of working within a similar role
- Have a basic knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety
- The ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Able to use own initiative and work as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communicator, reliable respectful and must attend work punctually
What we offer:
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Competitive salary
- On site canteen facilities
- End of Season Staff BBQ
If you think this is the job for you, then we would love to hear from you!
