Quality Assurance Officer

JBS; Cobram; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Novated leasing

Employee discounts on meat products

Ongoing training and career growth

Job summary

JBS Australia in Cobram is seeking experienced Quality Assurance Officers to join Day and Afternoon Shift teams. You will work with production, regulators and service providers to monitor food safety, quality and market access, maintaining documentation and supporting audits.

The role reports to the FSQA Manager and requires ensuring compliance with licensing, regulatory requirements and customer specifications daily.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a food manufacturing, meat processing, QA or compliance environment.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to interpret procedures, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Qualification in Food Science or QA is preferred.
• Experience in export meat processing facilities and AUS-MEAT knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and maintenance of the Approved Arrangement (AA) and HACCP Program.
• Maintain FSQA documentation and records for accuracy and retrievability.
• Conduct routine verification activities and report non-conformances to the FSQA Manager.
• Assist in data collection, analysis and reporting of quality and compliance data.
• Support regulatory updates and controlled documentation distribution.
• Participate in customer, certification and regulatory audits as required.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Education

Certificate, Diploma or tertiary qualification in Food Science/QA or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

JBS Australia’s Southern Division, headquartered in Melbourne, has the largest multi-species processing facility in Australia, processing beef, sheep, and goats. JBS Southern processing facilities have access to all major international markets, providing our livestock suppliers with a range of markets and brand opportunities. Located 3 hours north of Melbourne, the Cobram Plant is located on the banks of the Murray River.

This location offers a relaxed lifestyle, providing great facilities for employees and their families. The Cobram Plant specialises in processing sheep and goats and has the ability to handle over 4,000 head per day, operating five days per week. Growing to employ over 350 employees, the Cobram Plant offers excellent career opportunities across many aspects of meat processing.

About the Role

We are currently seeking experienced Quality Assurance Officers to join our Day and Afternoon Shift teams in a full-time capacity. Working closely with production personnel, regulatory authorities and service providers, the Quality Assurance Officer conducts monitoring activities, maintains documentation, assists with audits, investigates non-conformances and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives that support food safety, product quality and market access.

This position will support the FSQA Manager in leading, supervising and meeting all legal and licensing requirements in relation to food safety and quality assurance, on a day to day basis for their section and liaise with departments as required. The annual Salary for this role is not less than $79,423 .00 plus Superannuation.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Approved Arrangement (AA) and HACCP Program. Complete food safety and quality assurance monitoring activities as prescribed within the AA and associated procedures. Maintain FSQA documentation and records to ensure they remain current, accurate and readily retrievable.
• Upload, maintain and monitor controlled documents and records within company systems, including i-Leader. Conduct routine verification activities and report any non-conformances or compliance concerns to the FSQA Manager. Complete daily pre-shipment checks and other monitoring activities as required.
• Assist in the collection, analysis and reporting of quality and compliance data. Assist in ensuring regulatory requirements are met across assigned operational areas. Maintain current reference documents, legislation, notices and standards relevant to site operations.
• Support the distribution of regulatory updates and controlled documentation to relevant employees. Escalate potential compliance concerns or deviations to the FSQA Manager. Support compliance with customer requirements and specifications.
• Participate in customer, certification and regulatory audits as required. Conduct routine animal welfare monitoring activities in accordance with company and regulatory requirements. Assist with CCTV reviews, welfare assessments, trend monitoring and record keeping.
• Participate in internal and external audits as directed. Support regulatory inspections and customer visits. Maintain accurate records of monitoring, verification and corrective activities.
• Assist in identifying food safety, quality and animal welfare training needs. Support the delivery of training sessions, toolbox talks and awareness programs.

Qualifications

• You At least 3 years' of working Experience in a food manufacturing, meat processing, quality assurance or compliance environment. Working knowledge of HACCP and food safety principles.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills. Ability to interpret procedures, standards and regulatory requirements. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Certificate, Diploma or tertiary qualification in Food Science, Quality Assurance or a related discipline will be prefered
• Experience within an export meat processing facility. Knowledge of Approved Arrangements, AUS-MEAT requirements and export legislation. Internal auditing experience or qualifications.

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Heavily discounted meat products
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Access to novated leasing
• Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health
• Medibank Private
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities