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 Quality team in Ravenhall!

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 specifications
• Setting up and operating laboratory equipment and instruments
• Performing and recording all laboratory Quality Control tests
• Inspecting and testing processed and/or packed products to ensure compliance
• Assisting in any planned production and development trials
• Carrying out both standard and aseptic sampling when required
• Carrying out quality requirements on processed products in compliance with WQA/SQF/Coles/Aldi and HACCP standards
• Monitoring the day-to-day hygiene and quality of the manufacturing plant
• Carrying out periodic internal audits of processes and systems
• Maintaining effective working relationships with warehousing, logistics, operators and plant management
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and consumables data
• Selecting products for tests at specified stages in production process
• Planning and performing storage stability tests on products to measure product performance during storage and changes in product characteristics
• Performing environmental sample analysis as per guidelines

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 workplace that doesn’t just have the word flexibility written in a policy
• A generous bonus scheme and structure
• Wellbeing days to ensure you’re taking time to recharge however you choose to!
• Leave options including paid parental leave, volunteer leave and study leave
• Career progression and the opportunity to build a career across multiple functions in Aus/NZ
• EAP support and insurance options
• Brand new, state of the art workspace including end-of-trip facilities
• Recognition of our team milestones and achievements through reward and recognition
• We are invested in our local communities through fundraising, events, and volunteering
• Social events, team office drinks, free breakfast and more!

To be in the running for this role, you should have:

• Food industry experience
• Demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing environment with good working knowledge in food safety and/or quality
• The ability to problem solve quality issues and provide suggestions for improvements
• Initiative! You are autonomous and a self-starter!
• Solid proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An open, curious and optimistic outlook; you’re a problem solver
• A genuine passion for making a difference to help improve the way our customers work
• Excitement to learn and be exposed to different capabilities and experiences within the business
• A passion for culture!

To apply for this amazing opportunity, hit the apply button now!

If 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.