Quality Control Officer - Night Shift

PDP Fine Foods; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Leave

Continuous Development

State-of-the-Art Facility

Job summary

PDP Fine Foods, Australia's leading chilled dessert producer, is seeking a Quality Guardian for night shift. You will monitor production, ensure GMP and food safety compliance, and drive positive release decisions on raw materials to finished desserts.

You’ll report to the Quality Manager, perform audits, calibrations, environmental monitoring, and improvements with a collaborative production team, while maintaining meticulous records for auditors.

Qualifications

• Holds a tertiary qualification in Food Science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in a similar FMCG quality/QA role.
• Solid experience with GMP, HACCP, SQF and BRC standards.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and products from raw to finished.
• Follow testing schedule: calibration, product testing, environmental monitoring.
• Drive release processes through AQS checks, assessments, and COAs.
• Lead cleaning activities: line walks and pre-ops.
• Champion food safety compliance across HACCP, SQF, and BRC.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain meticulous records for auditors.
• Develop policies, procedures and training materials.

Skills

Quality control

GMP compliance

Food safety

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related

Job description

Ever wondered who's behind Australia's most indulgent desserts? That's us. PDP Fine Foods has been crafting premium chilled desserts since 2009, and our Wicked Sister brand has become the dessert obsession stocked in every major retailer across Australia and New Zealand. We're not just making desserts – we're creating moments of pure deliciousness, one perfect bite at a time.

The Opportunity: Be Our Quality Guardian

Are you a quality control professional who thrives when others sleep? Do you get genuinely excited about GMP compliance and food safety standards? If this resonates with you, keep reading.

The Shift:

Night shift, 10pm – 6am (ideal for night owls and those who do their best work after hours)

Your Mission

Reporting to our Quality Manager, you'll be our eyes and ears on the production floor:

• Inspect Like a Pro – From raw materials to finished products, nothing gets past your eagle eyes
• Master the Testing Schedule – Calibration, product testing, environmental monitoring – you’ll keep it all running like clockwork
• Guard Our Standards – Drive positive release processes through AQS checks, assessments, and COAs
• Be the Cleaning Champion – Line walks, pre-ops, ATP swabs, changeover inspections – you know the drill
• Champion Food Safety – HACCP, SQF, BRC compliance isn't just your job; it's your passion
• Solve & Improve – Root cause analysis, corrective actions, and collaborating with teams to make things even better
• Document Everything – Maintain meticulous records that would make auditors weep with joy
• Share Your Wisdom – Help develop policies, procedures, and training programs

Who You Are

• Holds tertiary qualifications in Food Science (or related field)
• Has a minimum 3 years experience in a similar role, with FMCG experience highly desirable
• Lives and breathes food safety with solid industry experience under your belt
• Speaks fluent GMP, HACCP, SQF, and BRC like it's your native language
• Has strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards
• Communicates brilliantly – both written and verbal English skills are on point
• Problem-solves effectively with strong analytical thinking
• Thrives in team environments and collaborates naturally with production crews
• Embraces flexibility – weekends and varied hours don't phase you
• Brings high energy and work ethic even when the rest of the world is sleeping
• Experience in chilled desserts, yoghurt, dairy snacks or similar categories.

The Wicked Perks

• Birthday Leave – Because your special day should be yours
• Continuous Development – We invest in your growth
• State-of-the-Art Facility – Work with the best equipment in a 24/5-6 operation

Ready to Get Wicked?

If you're ready to bring your A-game to Australia's leading dessert manufacturer and take quality control seriously while having fun doing it, we want to hear from you.

Essential:

Valid Australian working rights without restriction

Join us on the night shift and help ensure every Wicked Sister dessert is wickedly perfect.

PDP Fine Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.