Quality Assurance Officer

The Kitchen Food Company; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchen Food Company is a leading manufacturer of high-quality food products, serving customers across the country. Join our team as a QA Officer at our Meadowbrook site in QLD to uphold quality and safety throughout production.

You will perform inspections on materials and products, monitor processes, and collaborate with production to implement improvements while maintaining meticulous records and complying with safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Assurance Officer, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years' work experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality control principles, methods, and best practices.
• Proficient in using quality control tools and techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant qualifications in Quality Assurance, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Qualifications in Food Science or similar at any level accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled quality inspections on raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products
• Monitor production processes and identify deviations from established quality control protocols
• Liaise with production teams to implement corrective actions and ensure quality improvements
• Maintain detailed documentation and records of all quality control activities
• Support the continuous improvement of quality systems and procedures
• Assist with the investigation and resolution of customer complaints and quality-related issues
• Comply with all relevant health, safety, and environmental policies

Skills

Quality control principles

Quality inspection

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Education

Quality Assurance qualifications

Food Technology background

Food Science qualification

Tools

QC tools

Documentation tools

Job description

Kitchen Food Company is a leading manufacturer of high-quality food products, serving customers across the country. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable practices. Join our team and be part of our continued success.

About the role

As a QA Officer you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of products at Kitchen Food Company's manufacturing site in Meadowbrook, QLD.
Working a full-time Monday to Friday you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive quality assurance checks throughout the production process to uphold the company's high standards.

What you'll do

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled quality inspections on raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products
• Monitor production processes and identify any deviations from established quality control protocols
• Liaise with production teams to implement corrective actions and ensure quality improvements
• Maintain detailed documentation and records of all quality control activities
• Support the continuous improvement of quality systems and procedures
• Assist with the investigation and resolution of customer complaints and quality-related issues
• Comply with all relevant health, safety, and environmental policies

Qualification s

• Previous experience as a Quality Assurance Officer, preferably in a food manufacturing environment
• Minimum 3 years' work experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of quality control principles, methods, and best practices
• Proficient in using quality control tools and techniques
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Relevant qualifications in Quality Assurance, Food Technology, or a related field
• Qualifications in Food Science or similar at any level accepted