AddressWho we are
Pacific Meat Sales is a family owned business operating for over 25 years. Specializing in high quality meat sales to a domestic and export market. Our focus is on Pork, Beef and Veal, which is supplied through 5 different brands.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Quality Assurance Officer to join our team in Thomastown. The role will report directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.
Key areas of responsibilities
- Daily monitoring and assessing of ingredients and meat product at delivery, processing and storage to ensure its consistent and it complies with specification
- Ability to rapidly understand the Quality Management system and application
- Pre-operations checks is conducted when starting at 5:30am daily
- Complete paperwork accurately on real time effectively
- Ensure all product are produced within product specification and customers’ requirements
- Check daily Cut specification of meat product prior to packaging
- Effectively liaises with production manager and supervisor for any non-conformances
- Collect random samples from production to analyze or evaluate the samples to make sure they meet specifications
- Conduct CL testing, Air Analysis and Product sensory evaluation of product on real time and effectively liaise with production
- Ensure Food Safety, Food Quality and Packaging are within specifications
- Follow the site Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ensure all are following the correct GMP policy
- Follow the site Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) and ensure all are following the correct GHP policies
- Conduct Line clearance during product change over
- Monitor the Chiller storage space and ensure FIFO or FEFO (first expiring – first out) rotation principle is used
- Before unloading materials, inspect the condition of the trailer. If it doesn’t meet standards, reject the load
- After unloading, inspect the condition of the trailer and materials
- Monitor the cleaning team to ensure they are following the correct procedures
- Export requirement experience, however will train on the job
- High attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and process excellent time management
- Ability to participate in internal audits and pre-requisite program within QMS
Skills required
- Experienced in a similar Quality Assurance (QA) role preferably in the Meat Industry;
- Excellent time management skills;
- Experience in the food industry will be an advantage;
- Familiar with Food Safety - HACCP;
- Good Problem-solving skills;
- Ability to work without supervision and work in a team environment
- Applicants must process full and permanent work rights
- Applicants with Aus-Meat Certificates will be highly regarded
What's in it for you
- Excellent position for an entry-level to learn about meat and meat products in the meat industry
- Training will be provided with the right applicant
- Salary will be dependent on skills and experience
If this sounds like you and you hold the required experiences and skills, please APPLY NOW!!
