Product Quality Officers

1 week ago

Virginia, Australia Zerella Holdings Full time

Zerella Fresh is one of Australia’s largest grower and packers of Carrots, Onions and Potatoes supplying Australia’s leading supermarket chains plus independents and exports.

We are currently seeking experienced and motivated PRODUCT QUALITY OFFICERS to join our team on a full-time permanent basis, supporting operations at our Virginia site in South Australia.

As a valuable member of our team, this position will play a vital role in the success of our operations. If you are reliable, energetic and have a passion for agriculture we would love to hear from you.

**Duties include but not limited to**:

- Audit and monitor quality procedures within the potato, onion, and carrot packing facilities to ensure compliance with required quality standards, food health and safety standards and customer requirements.
- Take samples and complete routine testing of potato, onion, and carrot samples of for quality, size, and damage.
- Ensure that required standards of hygiene are observed within the potato, onion, and carrot packing facilities, including storage and transfer to transport.
- Conduct random sampling of products throughout the washing and packing process to identify quality issues and potential sources of damage. Complete incubation testing of all samples to effectively identify bacteria counts.
- Ensure sample results and analysis are reported in a timely manner, concisely, and effectively to key stakeholders.
- Ensure quality records are maintained and data is recorded accurately in the Information Leader system.
- Advise the Packing Shed Manager and Farm Managers of any concerns related to disease, contamination, or the presence and impact of bacteria.
- Provide advice on the management of pests relevant to the impact on grading, packing, and loading of products.
- Monitor WASH facilities, ensuring regulations are followed and routine water testing is completed.
- Understand quality and contamination protocols, ensuring they are always followed.
- Provide confidence that all packed produce meets the customer’s specification in terms of product size and quality, temperature, packaging, and labelling.
- All other requirements as directed to achieve business objectives.

**Requirements**:

- Diploma level qualification in Quality Assurance or related field, OR at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.
- Experience in a horticultural operation (desirable).
- Experience in the assessment of potato, carrot, and onion products (desirable).
- Experience in a packing shed environment (desirable).
- Unrestricted Class C Drivers Licence.
- Cultural adaptability and a willingness to work with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- A willingness to be hands on and participate in a broad range of duties, a strong work ethic is essential.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to problem-solve.
- Respect for others and pride in team’s performance.
- Commitment to ongoing learning.
- Commitment to delivering team goals and the drive to be successful.

This position will require weekend and night work in line with production demands.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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