About the company/role: Our Sydney office is recruiting for an experienced QC/QA food science graduate to work as part of the quality team with a well-established pet food manufacturer based in Southwest Sydney. Our client is committed to providing locally sourced fresh and nutritious food to cats and dogs. This role is a full-time, casual, on-going role. The role will be mostly day shift (6am-2pm) and it is a requirement to work on a Saturday on a rotating basis. Flexibility to also required to work on afternoon shift (2pm-10pm) and night shift (10pm-6am) if leave coverage is required.
Duties:- Routine and non-routine quality checks in compliance with ISO and HACCP standards
- Raising and investigating NCRs and customer complaints
- Direct involvement with internal and external audits
- Traceability of raw materials and approved supplier programs
- Maintaining documentation and ensuring CCPs are achieved
- Driving food safety and continuous improvement projects
- Sensory evaluation and ensuring products meet specifications
Skills/experience: - Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related discipline
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment is desirable
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SQF
- Ability to work as part of a fast-paced dynamic team
- Strong computer skills MS Word/Excel
Culture & Benefits:This role is ideal for a recent food science graduate who has some industry experience and is looking to gain exposure to a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Full training provided
Apply!If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Or, if you have any questions, please contact Claire on 61 2 8071 4290. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.