FSQA Officer

Job description:

About Us

JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is the largest and most respected meat and food processor in Australia with a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added products. Our Northern division operates five beef processing plants across Queensland and Northern NSW, producing more than 400,000 tonnes of beef products every year.

Located in Ipswich in South East Queensland, the JBS Dinmore Plant is the largest beef processing facility in the southern hemisphere. The plant employs approximately 2,000 team members with a processing capacity of 3,400 head of cattle per day.

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Competitive remuneration package
• Novated leasing options
• Heavily discounted JBS meat products
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank Private
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

About the Role

JBS Dinmore is currently recruiting an experienced Food Safety and Quality Assurance Officer (FSQA) to join the night shift team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the QA Manager, the QA Officer will play an integral role in monitoring, reporting, and rectifying issues within product, hygiene and food safety throughout the Plant and ensure the production of a quality product.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring food safety and quality of products
• Interacting with management, production and supervisory personnel to achieve desired quality levels
• Checking product against specifications and food safety standards
• Interacting/liaising with AQIS and other regulatory bodies when and where necessary so that all established guidelines are met
• Participating in internal and external audits
• Monitoring total hygiene practices in amenities, production areas and render department on a daily basis

About You

• Previous experience in a similar QA role within the meat industry preferred
• Successful completion of the required AUS-Meat levels of competency and any other qualifications required by statutory authorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic supervisory skills
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety
• Demonstrated computer literacy specifically within Excel, Word and Outlook
• Exceptional ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work a night shift roster
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment

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