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Quality Technician - Food Industry

On-site in Cantabria·Added 10 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

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Nortempo

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Overview

Salary: €22,000 - €24,000 a year
About €1,500 - €1,600 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Cantabria
Contract: Permanent contract
Hours: Fixed shift
Experience: 3+ years
Education: Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Higher Level Vocational Training in Food Industries, Analysis and Control, or similar Higher Level training with knowledge of food process control.
Experience in quality controls within manufacturing processes in the food industry.
Knowledge of food safety and food process control.
Knowledge of food handling.
Proficiency in Excel.
Basic knowledge of Occupational Risk Prevention.
Service orientation and capacity for cooperation and teamwork.

Nice to have

It will be valued

Experience of between 3 and 5 years performing similar functions.
Knowledge of Navision.
Knowledge of English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract.
Salary range of €22,000 to €24,000 gross per year.
Start date as soon as possible.
Schedule based on the shifts established in Production according to the season, which may take place in the following time slots: 06:00 to 14:00, 11:00 to 19:00, 12:00 to 20:00, or 14:00 to 22:00.
Joining the Quality department of a company in the food sector.

If you have experience in quality control within food production processes and are looking for a stable project in which to continue developing yourself in the area of Quality and Food Safety, we want to meet you.

Apply and participate in the selection process!

The role

At Grupo Nortempo, we are looking to hire a Quality Technician for a company in the food sector, with the aim of reinforcing its Quality department.

We are looking for a profile with Vocational Training related to the food industry and experience performing quality controls within manufacturing processes, with knowledge of food safety and an orientation toward working in a production environment.

The position is especially oriented toward professionals accustomed to working directly on the production process, performing controls, verifications, and monitoring of quality and food safety standards.

Depending on the Quality Manager, you will participate in the quality control of the production process, performing the different established controls, tests, and verifications, and ensuring compliance with internal procedures and current regulations regarding quality and food safety.

What you'll do

Perform the quality and food safety controls established during the manufacturing process.
Carry out the different control analyses defined for each type of sample and product.
Record the results obtained, identify possible deviations, and communicate them to the corresponding managers.
Perform repeat analyses in the event of results outside the established parameters, contributing to determining the release or blocking of product or raw material.
Participate in tests and controls related to new raw materials, facilities, or manufacturing processes.
Perform the obtaining, collection, and distribution of samples, as well as prepare those destined for external laboratories.
Prepare daily and weekly statistics of net weight and perform the weighing of sample batches from audits.
Control compliance with HACCP and perform the monitoring and supervision of Critical Control Points (CCP).
Verify the cleanliness status of the facilities and the correct completion of associated records.
Check the correct labeling of products.
Perform hygiene and plastics audits, as well as hygienic controls of surfaces, environment, and handlers.
Accompany external visits related to food safety.
Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations regarding food safety (IFS), risk prevention, and the environment

Hiring process

After you apply for a job, Nortempo's recruitment team reviews your profile and assesses your fit for the position; if your experience matches what the company is looking for, they contact you to move forward in the process 1 interview

Nortempo is a temporary employment agency (ETT): the final stages are set by the client company.
Applying and taking part in their recruitment processes is free; they never ask for payment or any financial consideration.
Even if the job closes, your profile stays in their talent community and they may contact you for new processes.

About Nortempo

Nortempo is a Spanish staffing and recruitment company specializing in industrial, logistics, healthcare, and administrative personnel. Founded in A Coruña, it operates across Spain, providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions to a wide range of sectors, including logistics, industry, healthcare, and retail.

For international professionals, Nortempo offers a direct entry point into the Spanish labor market, with a strong presence in Galicia and expanding operations across the country. The company's work culture is practical and field-oriented, and many roles (such as warehouse, transport, and industrial maintenance) are open to candidates with EU work authorization. While Spanish language skills are often required for client-facing roles, the company's scale and variety of positions make it a relevant option for those seeking operational work in Spain.