QA Technician

KB Food Co has a reputation for being consumer focused, innovative and fast moving with a comprehensive selection of fresh and frozen seafood.

An opportunity has become available for a motivated QA Technician to join our QA Department team in Canning Vale, Perth on Full-Time employment basis.

Key Responsibilities:

- Carry out daily review of GMP in the factory (operational areas) and externally, and help regulate company policies and procedures regarding food safety and compliance
- Conduct Internal Audits of the operational areas for foreign objects and maintain the Glass and Hard Plastics Register for:

- All Fish production areas
- All Lobster production areas
- All Warehouse areas (including packaging warehouse, chemical shed)
- Maintenance Shed
- Assist with organoleptic assessments - Daily, carry out organoleptic product assessments and check retention samples on their best before date evaluate the quality and freshness.
- Review, amend and maintain packing specifications for the production areas
- Inspect returned stock with quality issues, and report on findings
- Help investigate customer feedback reports and internal corrective actions
- Assist with product traceability and RM inspections for quality
- Assist QA with labelling, production trials and first production runs
- Maintain sites calibration register for testing and measuring equipment

Skills / Experience Required
- Previous experience in a similar role
- HACCP trained
- Extensive experience in the food industry or in a food safety inspection role will be an added advantage
- High level of computer literacy including MS Office suite
- Good analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Be reliable, hardworking and self-motivated
- Be able to work in a team environment
- Must have Australian unlimited working rights e.g. Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Successful applicants will need to provide a minimum of 2 current references and attend a pre-employment medical with drug & alcohol testing.

To Apply, Click the APPLY now button and upload your resume.

External Agencies please note: We request you do not reach out or send unsolicited resumes to HR or any Hiring Managers within our business. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Referral program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

- What is your current Salary ?

What bis your expected salary for this role?

**Experience**:

- food industry or in a food safety inspection role: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)