Quality Controller

Carter & Spencer; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter & Spencer in Queensland’s fresh produce sector is seeking two Quality Controllers to join our operations teams at Larapinta and Tennyson. You will provide independent quality oversight across receiving, ripening, packing and dispatch to meet customer specifications, food safety standards and company objectives.

You will perform checks, calibrate equipment, monitor maturity and defects, maintain traceability records, support audits and drive continuous improvement in a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality control or fresh produce quality assessment role.
• Ability to assess maturity, ripeness, and defects in produce.
• Experience in maintaining quality records and traceability documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational and post-operational checks.
• Calibrate QC equipment.
• Inspect produce quality at receival, processing and dispatch.
• Monitor weight, defects, maturity, colour, size, and condition.
• Verify temperatures and storage conditions.
• Complete records and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support audits and traceability procedures.
• Maintain calibration records.

Skills

Quality control

HACCP

Warehouse software

Attention to detail

Traceability

Education

Food Science or QA degree

Job description

Since 1936, Carter & Spencer has been a trusted name in Queensland's fresh produce industry. With nearly 90 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for quality, reliability and exceptional customer service across the fresh produce supply chain.

We are currently seeking two Quality Controllers to join our operations teams at Larapinta and Tennyson sites, Qld. This is a dedicated quality control role responsible for providing independent quality oversight across warehouse, ripening and packing operations.

About the Role

The Quality Controller is responsible for ensuring that all fresh produce received, ripened, packed, stored, and dispatched meets customer specifications, food safety requirements, regulatory standards, and company quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operational and post-operational checks.
• Undertake calibrations of QC equipment.
• Inspect fresh produce quality at receival, during processing and before dispatch.
• Monitor weight, defects, maturity, colour, size, and condition of fresh produce.
• Verify temperatures and storage conditions.
• Complete quality, inspection and non-conformance records, packaging and label compliance, and coordinate implementation of corrective actions.
• Monitor hygiene, food safety, and GMP requirements.
• Assist with Freshcare, HARPS and customer audits.
• Support product traceability, stock rotation, and recall procedures.
• Maintain product specifications, quality standards and calibration records.
• Conduct the retention sample assessments and update traceability information in the system.

About You

• Previous experience in a quality control or fresh produce quality assessment role.
• Ability to assess internal and external condition of fresh produce such as maturity, ripeness, and defects.
• Experience in maintaining quality records and traceability documentation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and excellent decision-making skills.
• Sound computer literacy and experience working with warehouse software.
• Tertiary qualification in Food Science and Technology, Quality Assurance, Food Processing or related discipline.
• Experience within fresh produce, horticulture, food manufacturing or agricultural industries.
• Knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP principles and quality management systems.
• Understanding of ripening operations and fresh produce supply chains.

Why Join Carter & Spencer?

• Work with a respected family business.
• Play a critical role in maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

At Carter & Spencer, we are committed to providing our employees with a rewarding and supportive work environment. In addition to a competitive salary.