Quality Assurance Officer

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 focusses 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 into consumer insights, new product concepts, 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 Campbellfield team
You will coordinate day to day quality assurance and control processes, perform laboratory tests, compile and evaluate data and also aid in the development and maintenance of quality safety systems.
A normal day in the role of the Quality Assurance Officer includes:Performing tests and making decisions for a wide range of manufactured final products to verify conformity to specificationsSetting up and operating laboratory equipment, instruments 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 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 systemsSelecting products for tests at specified stages in production processPerforming environmental sample analysis as per guidelinesMaintaining effective working relationships with warehousing, logistics, operators and plant management
Sound 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 toLeave 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 optionsRecognition of our team milestones and achievements through reward and recognitionWe are invested in our local communities through fundraising, events, and volunteeringSocial events 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-starterSolid 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 nowIf 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.