Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers

TANDG Flower Growers Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TANDG Flower Growers Pty Ltd in Homebush West, NSW, is seeking a full-time Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officer. You will inspect flowers and plant products for quality and biosecurity, check incoming goods, and monitor handling, storage and transport to uphold company standards.

You will develop inspection procedures, keep records, and assist quality audits. Diploma in QA or related field with 1 year experience (or 3 years substitute) is required, with 38-hour weeks and team

Qualifications

• Relevant Diploma and at least 1 year of relevant work experience, or 3 years of work experience to substitute formal qualification.
• Experience with quality inspection and QA standards.
• Ability to train staff and assist audits.

Responsibilities

• Inspect flowers and plant products for quality, freshness and condition.
• Check incoming products against quality standards.
• Identify damaged, diseased, contaminated or poor-quality items.
• Check products for pests, diseases and biosecurity risks.
• Monitor handling, storage, packing and transport to maintain quality.
• Prepare quality inspection and assurance reports for management.

Skills

Quality inspection

Biosecurity awareness

Record keeping

Quality standards

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in QA or related

Job description

Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers

TANDG Flower Growers Pty Ltd – Homebush NSW

T & G Flower growers is a family run flower grower and wholesaler business.

We are currently seeking a full-time Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officer for our business located in Homebush West.

Your duties will include:

• Inspect flowers other plant products for quality, freshness and condition.


• Check incoming products against quality standards.


• Identify damaged, diseased, contaminated or poor-quality flowers and plant products.


• Check products for pests, diseases and other biosecurity risks or issues.


• Check the grading, size, maturity, appearance and quality of flowers and foliage.


• Monitor the handling, storage, packing and transportation of products to maintain quality.


• Monitor temperature, hydration, cleanliness and other conditions that affect product quality.


• Develop and follow quality inspection procedures and checklists.


• Keep records of inspections, product defects, rejected products and corrective actions.


• Investigate the causes of recurring product quality problems.


• Recommend corrective actions to improve product quality and reduce product wastage.


• Monitor growers and suppliers to ensure products meet agreed quality requirements.


• Inspect products before dispatch to ensure they meet customer and company standards.


• Investigate customer complaints and returned products relating to quality issues.


• Provide advice to staff, growers and suppliers about product quality, handling, pests and diseases.


• Assist with quality assurance audits and compliance activities.


• Train staff in product inspection, quality standards, handling and storage procedures.


• Prepare quality inspection and assurance reports for management.


• Perform other quality assurance and inspection duties related to the company's flowers, foliage and other primary products.

In return you will receive:

• Position: Full time (38 hours a week)


• Ongoing support from our team

Requirements of position

• Relevant Diploma and at least 1 year of relevant work experience or 3 years work experience to substitute formal qualification