Quality Control / QA role in De Zilk covering incoming goods, food quality, labelling and food safety. 40 hours per week, with 24 days of annual leave on a full-time basis.
The role
As a Quality Control / QA Officer in De Zilk, you will help safeguard food quality and food safety. You will inspect all incoming goods and monitor product quality, as well as check product information and labels. You will request and assess product specifications from suppliers and keep the related database up to date. You will report to the Quality Manager.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, check and monitor product information and labels in line with EU regulations and relevant legislation.
- Translate, maintain and check food labels and packaging; versions include, among others, Dutch, English, French, Spanish and Norwegian.
- Carry out and monitor product quality checks, conduct risk analyses and propose improvements.
- Keep quality manuals and instructions up to date, and share information on product specifications, certificates, analyses and questionnaires both internally and externally.
- Contribute to the monthly hygiene audit, comply with the quality system, and prepare and follow up on food-safety audits before, during and after they take place.
- Submit samples to the laboratory and assess the results according to the sampling schedule.
- Prepare the production plan when a colleague is absent.
What you bring
- MBO+ work-and-thinking level; food technology is preferred.
- 3 years' experience in a similar role; experience in the food industry is preferred.
- Accuracy, a structured approach and analytical ability.
- The ability to handle ad hoc tasks and work punctually.
- A proactive, independent approach and the initiative to act.
- Knowledge of and experience with risk analyses and production planning.
- Experience with software systems and an affinity with food.
- The ability to apply relevant legislation, inspection guidelines, environmental requirements, food-safety rules, HACCP and ISO.
- An affinity with diversity and different cultures.
- Good spoken and written Dutch and English; French is an advantage.
What is offered
- 40 hours per week.
- 24 days of annual leave on a full-time basis.
- A good salary aligned with your professional level and experience.
- A pleasant, informal and no-nonsense working environment where results and mutual respect matter.