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Quality Control Officer - Carrum Downs, Melbourne Vic, Australia

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GBP 25,000 - 35,000

3 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is looking for a QC Officer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates or Machine Operators ready to transition into Quality Control. You will play a crucial role in maintaining quality systems, conducting lab analyses, and ensuring compliance with food legislation. With over 30 years in the industry, this company values teamwork and provides a supportive environment where you can thrive. Join a lively team that celebrates successes and fosters a culture of fun and collaboration while making a significant impact in the food technology sector.

Benefits

Free local gym membership

Celebrate monthly birthdays

Supportive team environment

Lively Christmas party

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Team company trip

Qualifications

  • Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
  • Experience in food science or manufacturing is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct lab analysis of raw materials and finished products.
  • Maintain food safety and quality programs, ensuring compliance.
  • Assist in certification audits and manage customer complaints.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excel proficiency

Database management skills

Organisational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Qualification in Food Science or equivalent

Job description

  • Are you a recent graduate looking to build your experience in the Food Technology / Science industry?
  • Do you have an eye for detail and quality and have an interest in processes?
  • Do you enjoy working in a collaborative team environment?

We are seeking a QC Officer to provide support in the maintenance of our quality systems and contribute to the overall quality control of the business.

We encourage Machine Operators in food manufacturing seeking to take the next step in a career in the Quality field.

WHY WORK FOR US?

We have been in food manufacturing for over 30 years with an amazing team who values quality in our working environment, having fun while we love what we do! We offer generous benefits within the team as well as contribute to our local community through various sponsoring programs and initiatives.

YOUR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Well versed in Excel and database management skills
  • Proven organisational skills with the ability to prioritise
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
  • A qualification in Food Science (or equivalent) or manufacturing experience will be highly regarded.
  • A positive team player, willingness to learn, and reliability.

YOUR ROLE

  • Tasting and approval/rejection of finished flavours
  • Perform lab analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, stability samples, and finished products
  • Investigate out-of-specification results
  • Complete product specification and production documents to ensure compliance with food legislation, Australian Standards, and customer requirements
  • Assist in the management of customer complaints or customers’ requests for information
  • Maintain, monitor, and review food safety/quality programs, including calibration, verification, and testing.
  • Assist the quality team in certification audits and compliance audits
  • Perform investigations and root cause analysis
  • Maintain the lab in a clean and organised manner.

BENEFITS

  • Free local gym membership
  • Celebrate the team’s monthly birthdays (including yours!)
  • Supportive team environment
  • Lively & fun Christmas party
  • EAP program
  • Team company trip
  • You must be eligible to work in Australia on a full-time basis to apply.
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