What are you planning to snack on throughout your day? Whether it's the peanuts in your Snickers bar or the nuts/dried fruit you've purchased from Woolies, it's highly likely that Scalzo Foods helped get them into your pantry.
Come join one of Australia's fastest growing and innovative businesses in the industry! We are an agile, growth orientated team that focuses on adding value to the delivery of quality products, great service and mutually beneficial partnerships.
Our talented teams of industry experts work closely to drive our passion for consumer insights and market trends, our intricate understanding of domestic and global supply chains and the delivery of forward-thinking solutions for our customers!
Dedicated to staying ahead of the trends, we actively research consumer insights, new product concepts, and facilitate innovation for our customers whilst still reflecting our core pillars of family and food.
We are on the hunt for a highly self-motivated and curious Quality Assurance Officer to join our Quality team in Ravenhall!
You will coordinate day-to-day quality assurance and control processes, perform laboratory tests, compile and evaluate data, and aid in the development and maintenance of quality safety systems.
A normal day in the role of the Quality Assurance Officer (afternoon shift) includes: Performing tests and making decisions for a wide range of manufactured final products to verify conformity to specificationsSetting up and operating laboratory equipment and instrumentsPerforming and recording all laboratory Quality Control testsInspecting and testing processed and/or packed products to ensure complianceAssisting in any planned production and development trialsCarrying out both standard and aseptic sampling when requiredCarrying out quality requirements on processed products in compliance with WQA/SQF/Coles/Aldi and HACCP standardsMonitoring the day-to-day hygiene and quality of the manufacturing plantCarrying out periodic internal audits of processes and systemsMaintaining effective working relationships with warehousing, logistics, operators, and plant managementMaintaining laboratory equipment and consumables dataSelecting products for tests at specified stages in the production processPlanning and performing storage stability tests on products to measure product performance during storage and changes in product characteristicsPerforming environmental sample analysis as per guidelinesSound like something that you would love to be a part of? Well, take a look at what we provide our team here at Scalzo Foods: A bonus scheme and structureWellbeing days to ensure you're taking time to recharge however you choose to!Leave options including paid parental leave, volunteer leave, and study leaveCareer progression and the opportunity to build a career across multiple functions in Aus/NZEAP support and insurance optionsBrand new, state-of-the-art workspaceRecognition of our team milestones and achievements through reward and recognitionWe are invested in our local communities through fundraising, events, and volunteeringSocial events, team office drinks, free breakfast, and more!To be in the running for this role, you should have: A tertiary qualification in Food Science/Technology or ScienceFood industry experienceDemonstrated experience working in a manufacturing environment with good working knowledge in food safety and/or qualityThe ability to problem solve quality issues and provide suggestions for improvementsInitiative! You are autonomous and a self-starter!Solid proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAn open, curious, and optimistic outlook; you're a problem solverA genuine passion for making a difference to help improve the way our customers workExcitement to learn and be exposed to different capabilities and experiences within the businessA passion for culture!To apply for this amazing opportunity, hit the apply button now! If you feel as though you don't meet 100% of the criteria, we encourage you to still apply!
Scalzo Foods is committed to nurturing, creating, and building a diverse environment. We welcome all applications from all walks of life.
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