Quality Control Officer

**Introduction**:
Our mission is to make fresh fruits and vegetables a more loved and essential part of everyone's life.
Perfection Fresh is one of Australia’s largest privately owned fresh produce companies that’s been on an exciting journey of innovation and growth since 1978.
We’re an Australian-based business that grows, packs, and markets fresh produce both domestically and internationally. You’ll recognize our produce - Qukes®, Broccolini®, Calypso® mangoes, and more.
Our history 45-year history is one of continuous progress. We’re the market leader in our field and we’ve been listed on the Australian Financial Review’s top 100 private companies in Australia.
We employ more than 2,000 people across a portfolio of farming sites, high-tech production facilities, research, corporate offices, and national logistics operations.
**Description**:
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Quality Control Officer to join our commercial operations in Brisbane Markets, Rocklea. In this role, you will be responsible to perform variety of quality checks of our fresh produce prior to shipment and deliveries to our clients.
This role reports directly to the Distribution Centre / Warehouse Manager. Please note that this is a shift work between 04:00AM - 11:00AM.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement quality control processes, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency, reliability, and compliance with quality standards and regulations.
- Conduct inspections and audits of production processes, materials, components, and finished products or services to identify quality issues, defects, or non-conformities.
- Review specifications, blueprints, and technical documents to understand quality requirements, tolerances, and acceptance criteria for products or services.
- Perform visual inspections, measurements, and tests using precision tools, equipment, and instruments to verify product dimensions, appearance, and functionality.
- Collect and analyse quality data, metrics, and performance indicators to evaluate process capabilities, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Document and report quality findings, deviations, and corrective actions taken, maintaining accurate records, logs, and inspection reports for traceability and accountability.
- Collaborate with production teams, engineers, and suppliers to address quality issues, resolve discrepancies, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to prevent recurrence.

Essential requirements
Understanding of Food Safety and/or HACCP Framework
Demonstrated organisational skills and a methodical approach to work
Excellent team working and communication skills
Practical knowledge and experience working in a warehouse/distribution facility
Work well under pressure with the ability to meet tight deadlines
Ability to comply with and support workplace health and safety requirements
Knowledge of and experience in the fresh produce industry.
Team player / works well within a diverse team.
**Skills and Experiences**:
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
- Good time management and organization skills with a methodical approach to work
- Planning skills to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment
- Practical knowledge and experience in an operational environment
- Demonstrated quick thinking and effective problem-solving skills
- Work well under pressure and have the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Computer literacy in MS Office, especially Excel
- Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service with the ability to build sound professional relationships
- A positive mental attitude and optimistic approach to work
- Flexible and adaptive with a strong willingness to learn, grow, and develop self and others
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously with flexibility around working hours

**Staff Benefits**:

- Salary packaging is available to maximise your pre-tax income
- Free gym is available onsite