Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officer

Tasty One; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tasty One Pty Ltd is seeking a detail‑oriented Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officer to support product quality, integrity and compliance in West Footscray. You will inspect materials, batches and finished products, verify quality controls and maintain auditable records to ensure specifications and regulatory requirements are met.

You will work with production, warehousing and management to identify non-conformances, support corrective actions and uphold consistent product standards

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and accurate in inspections.
• Ability to interpret product specifications and QA documentation.
• Clear communication and collaborative teamwork across production and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, production batches and finished products for quality and compliance.
• Monitor hygiene and temperature-control practices to ensure procedures are followed.
• Conduct product sampling and visual inspections per inspection plans and procedures.
• Review traceability records and supplier documentation to identify discrepancies.
• Maintain inspection records and prepare quality reports, ensuring auditable documentation.
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections and verification activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Communication

Collaboration

Quality inspection

Education

Qual/discipline in food science, agricultural science, primary production, QA or related

Job description

Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officer

Tasty One Pty Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officer to support product quality, integrity and compliance within food manufacturing operations in West Footscray. In this role, you will undertake product inspections, verify quality and food safety controls, maintain accurate records and help ensure products and processes meet established specifications and applicable regulatory requirements. Working closely with production, quality assurance, warehousing and management teams, you will identify non-conformances, support corrective actions and contribute to maintaining consistent product standards across operations.

Key responsibilities

Inspect incoming raw materials, production batches and finished products for quality, condition, labelling and compliance with specifications.

Monitor product handling, storage, hygiene and temperature-control practices to ensure established procedures are followed.

Conduct product sampling, visual inspections and documented quality checks in accordance with inspection plans and procedures.

Review product traceability records, supplier documentation and inspection results to identify discrepancies and potential quality issues.

Maintain accurate inspection records, prepare quality reports and ensure documentation is complete and auditable.

Identify product defects, quality risks and food safety concerns, escalating issues and supporting corrective and preventive actions.

Liaise with production, warehousing, logistics and purchasing teams regarding non-conforming products, including product holds, segregation and release decisions in accordance with approved procedures.

Support internal audits, regulatory inspections and verification activities relating to food safety and product assurance systems.

Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures and assist with improving inspection checklists, quality controls and work practices.

Track recurring quality issues, follow up corrective actions and communicate inspection outcomes to management.

About you

A relevant qualification in food science, agricultural science, primary production, quality assurance or a related discipline.

At least one year of relevant experience in product inspection, quality assurance, food manufacturing or a similar role.

An understanding of food safety, product traceability, hygiene and applicable Australian food safety and quality requirements.

The ability to interpret product specifications, inspection procedures and quality assurance documentation.

Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and accurate record-keeping skills.

Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with production, warehouse and supply chain teams.

The ability to identify non-conformances, escalating issues appropriately and follow through on corrective actions.

A proactive and organised approach to maintaining product quality and supporting continuous improvement.