At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our production team to ensure food safety and quality on the line.
- Company: Dynamic food production company focused on quality assurance.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, weekday shifts, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with training and support for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food safety while developing your skills in QA.
- Qualifications: Understanding of HACCP, GMP, and a qualification in food science or related field.
The predicted salary is between 41850 - 51150 $ per year.
We’re looking for a hands-on Food Safety and Quality Assurance Officer to join our production team. This is a weekday day-shift role focused on working on the production line and carrying out quality checks as a core part of the job.
The role:
- You will spend a large portion of your time on the production line verifying product quality and food safety in real time.
- You will also support the broader QA system, records, and improvement work.
Key responsibilities:
- Work on the production line carrying out QA checks to confirm product meets customer specifications, food safety requirements and regulatory standards.
- Process QA, production and logistics records.
- Conduct internal and GMP audits.
- Support external audits by government and certifying bodies.
- Make real-time decisions on line QA issues and consult the Operations Manager as needed.
- Assess, investigate and help implement corrective and preventive actions for complaints and non-conforming product.
- Coordinate in-process and finished product samples for analysis.
- Coordinate calibration of quality-critical equipment to schedule.
- Identify and take part in process improvement work.
- Train and support staff in food safety and quality.
- Work with other site teams to maintain QA systems and GMP standards.
What you’ll need:
- Understanding of HACCP, GMP, food microbiology and QA systems.
- Qualification in food science, biotechnology or similar, or equivalent industry experience or completion underway.
- Ability to work well on a production line and as part of a team.
- Clear communication with people at all levels.
- Initiative and practical problem-solving.
- Strong organisation and the ability to work to timelines with limited supervision.
QA Officer employer: Private Advertiser
Join a dynamic team at our dairy-focused site in Melbourne, where we prioritise quality and safety in every aspect of our operations. As a Hands-On Quality & Food Safety Lead, you'll benefit from a collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth and development, alongside competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits. Our commitment to excellence not only enhances your career but also contributes to the well-being of our community through high-quality dairy products.
