Job Description

Job Overview

As a

Quality Control Associate

, you will play a critical role in maintaining high food safety and quality standards within our tortilla production facility. You will be responsible for conducting routine checks throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring compliance with company procedures, customer specifications, and food safety regulations including BRCGS standards. Your attention to detail will help protect our brand reputation and ensure that every tortilla that leaves our factory is consistent, safe, and of exceptional quality.

Duties

Perform routine visual, physical, and sensory inspections on raw materials, in-process goods, and finished tortillas Accurately record and report inspection results in line with internal procedures and regulatory standards Monitor critical control points (CCPs), product weights, temperatures, and packaging integrity Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), allergen controls, and hygiene procedures Assist with internal audits and support traceability exercises and mock recalls Report any non-conformances, deviations, or potential quality issues to supervisors and assist with root cause analysis Verify cleaning processes and hygiene standards are followed by production staff Support training of team members in quality and food safety practices Maintain organized and accurate records for audits and compliance checks Collaborate with production, technical, and warehouse teams to uphold high standards

Experience

Graduate calibre, knowledge of food legislation and food safety principles Possess good communication skills both written and verbal and must be computer literate. Ability to influence & challenge HACCP qualification, Level 2 ideal A HACCP qualification or a food safety qualification (ideally) Experience of working in a Food, FMCG or related manufacturing environment Internal audit training Food Safety Level 2 ideal Ability to work quickly, accurately and safely Ability to work to high levels of accuracy As well as a keen eye for detail you will also need: The confidence to challenge with a proactive and 'can do' attitude To be a team player and an effective communicator Good PC skills (especially Google) Food experience in a technical or similar type role. A good awareness of computer based programmes such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
At Mexgrocer, we pride ourselves on bringing authentic Mexican food to tables across the UK and Europe. Working in our tortilla factory means being part of a fast-paced, quality-focused team that values tradition, precision, and continuous improvement. You'll be supported with training and development opportunities in a business that's growing and passionate about food safety and excellence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person