Quality Assurance Officer

About the Role
We are seeking multiple motivated Quality Assurance Officers to join a large-scale manufacturing site, north of Brisbane. Operating in a fast-paced, 24/7 production environment, this role is critical in ensuring product quality, food safety, and compliance across pet food and aquaculture feed manufacturing.

Working on a 12-hour rotating roster (days and nights), you will take ownership of quality assurance processes, ensuring products meet regulatory, customer, and internal standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards (GMP, HACCP), carrying out routine checks across raw materials, production and finished goods
• Maintain QA records and manage non-conformances, including investigating issues and supporting corrective actions
• Assist with internal and external audits and general site compliance activities
• Carry out product sampling and testing (physical, chemical, microbiological) as required
• Maintain traceability, labelling accuracy and overall product compliance
• Work closely with production and other site teams to support quality outcomes and continuous improvement, including raising risks where needed

 
Skills/Experience
You are detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about food safety and quality in a manufacturing environment.
To be successful, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Nutrition or similar
• 1 year experience in QA/QC within food, feed, or pet food manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with product testing (physical, chemical, microbiological)
• Exposure to GMP, HACCP, and audit processes
• Strong documentation, organisation, and communication skills
• Ability to work shift patterns, including nights and weekends

 
Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Steph on 07 3175 0680.

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