Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, the Quality Assurance Technologist will be responsible for both Wet and Dry Quality Assurance Testing of Raw Materials and Finished Goods.
Work Location : Murarrie - Brisbane
Reporting to : Quality Manager
- Required to perform routine QA tasks as outlined in the Quality Policies Manual and associated procedures and work instructions. This includes but is not limited to the following:
- Finished product bench testing
- CCP verification checks
- Input QA data into SAP System as part of the positive release
- Raise NC and block stock. Follow up on non-conforming stock as required
- Complete internal daily calibration
- Complete Temperature Checks for Chillers
- Raw Material Releasing and COA Reviews
- Maintain QA retain procedures for sample
- Undertake other related activities as may be required
- Assist in shelf life testing for Finished Goods and Raw Materials
- Assist with Shelf Life Validation Program
- Investigate, record and notify any and all production incidents/ issue during shift as required
- Assist in Finished Good Allergen validation
- Micro/Gluten Sample Packing were required for shipment to 3rd party testing laboratory. This also includes completion of submission forms
- Water and airplate testing when required
- Working closely with the production team members to ensure compliance to the Kerry Quality Systems
- Continual improvement of products and quality systems
- Assist in individual problem resolutions
- Internal auditing – participate in internal audits of the Site Quality System following the direction of the QS Team and assist in routine GMP/Bucket Walks
- Ensure that Laboratory equipment and cleanliness are maintained to the highest possible standard
- Diploma/Degree Level Food Science Qualification or relevant laboratory and/or industry experience
- Appropriate experience in food laboratories
- Window based computer systems
- SAP Experience