QA Officer role in Ridderkerk’s food industry. You will support audits, check products and processes, and maintain quality records. Requires at least two years of food-industry QA experience, good written and spoken Dutch and English, and availability for at least 16 hours a week.
The role
In this QA role, you help safeguard product quality and food safety across products and processes in the fresh-produce sector. You identify deviations independently and take action where needed to keep work running smoothly. The position is based in Ridderkerk, Zuid-Holland.
Responsibilities
- Support internal and external audits and contribute to achieving and maintaining certifications such as IFS Food, SKAL, GLOBALG.A.P. and PlanetProof.
- Carry out and document quality checks and sampling of products and processes.
- Conduct monthly inspection and control rounds in the production area.
- Keep the quality manual up to date.
- Prepare and maintain reports and records.
- Complete supplier declarations.
- Respond to customer questions about quality.
- Instruct production colleagues on product quality and food safety.
What you bring
- At least two years of QA experience in the food industry.
- A completed relevant vocational or higher professional qualification (MBO or HBO) is an advantage.
- Availability for at least 16 hours per week.
- Good communication skills.
- Good written and spoken Dutch and English.
- A proactive approach and an affinity with the fresh-produce sector.
What is offered
- Working days and hours are agreed by arrangement.
- Salary in line with your education and experience.
- A good pension scheme.
- 25.5 days of annual leave and 8.33% holiday allowance.
- Travel expense reimbursement from 10 km.
- The opportunity to continue developing your skills.