Job Description

About the Unit

Yara grows knowledge to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet. Supporting our vision of a world without hunger and a planet respected, we pursue a strategy of sustainable value growth, promoting climate-friendly crop nutrition and zero-emission energy solutions. Yara\'s ambition is focused on growing a nature positive food future that creates value for our customers, shareholders, and society at large and delivers a more sustainable food value chain.

Yara Pocklington is part of the global company Yara International ASA, is a leader in the manufacture and marketing of foliar fertilisers and biostimulants for use in agriculture worldwide and has an ambitious grown objective for the future. Founded in 1905, we have been present in Pocklington since 1967 and have a global presence with more than 16,000 employees and sales in almost 160 countries.

We are looking for a Shift Quality Control Technician to join our team at the Pocklington production site to continue to ensure our high quality fertilizer products continue to be produced before exportation around the world.

Responsibilities

• Analyse product samples using approved methods and procedures within the company\'s ISO 9001 quality system and Integrated Management System.
• Identify where analysis is compliant with approved specifications.
• Test in-coming raw materials to ensure compliance with approved supplier specifications.
• Record results and maintain laboratory records and databases.
• Update and maintain daily dispatch records in relation to approved analysis.
• Carry out calibration of laboratory equipment in line with laboratory procedures.
• Perform quality checks within the plant operations production area.
• Report and take appropriate corrective actions on non-conformances and quality incidents.
• Prepare and dispatch product samples for customer evaluation.
• Support plant operations and plant trials where necessary.

Profile

The ideal candidate should:

• Have a HNC or equivalent in Chemistry and/ or 2 years\' experience in a laboratory environment.
• Understand classical and instrumental analytical chemistry.
• Have a high level of safety awareness and understanding of relevant regulations.
• Have an understanding of Good Laboratory Practice( GLP) and laboratory working regulations such as UKAS.
• Have excellent problem solving skills.
• Good communication skills

Additional Information

Yara offer an attractive rewards package including:

• Attractive salary
• Private Health
• 10% employer Pension Contributions
• Annual bonus scheme
• Life Assurance
• Wide range of personal development opportunities

And a great place to work!

Knowledge grows through differences

Yara is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in DE&I ambassador networks. We welcome all applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Contact details

Helen Coxon

Senior HR Advisor

helen.coxon@yara.com

Apply no later than

20th August 2023

Yara