Quality Technologist

About the company/role:
Our client is a meat alternative, ready-to-eat food manufacturer based in North West Sydney. They are seeking an experienced Quality Technologist to join their team on a short-term basis – there are opportunities for extension or to apply for a longer term role. This a full-time, day shift position and will report directly to the QA Manager.
 
Duties:

• Maintaining the QMS and a continuous improvement quality culture
• Validate and verify prerequisite programs
• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions
• Conduct environmental sampling and monitoring
• Send samples and coordinate with external laboratories on results
• Raise non-conformances and investigate with corrective actions
• Ensure traceability of raw materials and finished goods
• Maintain all quality documentation for audit purposes
• Perform internal audits and assist with external audits

Skills/experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Food Science or a related discipline
• QA experience in a food manufacturing environment is essential
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP and Australian standards
• High attention to detail and systematic approve to problem solving
• Ability to work as part of a team and effective communication skills
• Comfortable working in cold environments

Culture & Benefits:

• An excellent opportunity to work with a company who values environmental sustainability, drives continuous improvement and deliver innovative products to their customers
• Opportunities to apply for a permanent role while working in the contract position

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.

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