Quality Controller

seek.com.au; City of Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SEEK is seeking a quality-focused professional for a hands-on role in a food manufacturing environment. You will perform quality checks across materials and products, support GMP/HACCP compliance, and help teams resolve issues with practical, clear guidance.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, audits, and training delivery to ensure high standards and continuous improvement in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Food Processing, Science or Food Science.
• Experience in laboratory applications and/or the food industry.
• Demonstrated experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical capability and attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot, investigate issues and solve problems.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, practical approach with a focus on results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine quality checks on raw materials, in-process product and finished goods.
• Perform environmental and product testing in line with site procedures.
• Monitor compliance with GMP, HACCP and site food safety standards.
• Complete quality records accurately and escalated non-conformances promptly.
• Support production teams with quality queries and practical problem solving.
• Create and update Standard Work Instructions and quality procedures.
• Assist with internal audits and follow up corrective actions through to completion.
• Deliver induction training for new production employees and support ongoing development.
• Contribute to a safe workplace and support environmental and waste-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Laboratory applications

Food industry experience

Quality mindset

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualifications in Food Processing/Science/Food Science

Job description

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being close to production. You'll be checking raw materials, in-process product and finished goods, completing testing, supporting GMP and HACCP compliance, and helping teams resolve quality issues as they arise. The opportunity goes beyond ticking boxes. You'll help keep standards high, make sure issues are followed through properly, and support clear, practical ways of working across Quality and Operations.

Key responsibilities

Conduct routine quality checks on raw materials, in-process product and finished goods

Perform environmental and product testing in line with site procedures

Monitor compliance with GMP, HACCP and site food safety standards

Complete quality records accurately and escalated non-conformances promptly

Support production teams with quality queries and practical problem solving

Create and update Standard Work Instructions and quality procedures

Assist with internal audits and follow up corrective actions through to completion

Deliver induction training for new production employees and support ongoing development

Contribute to a safe workplace and support environmental and waste-reduction initiatives

About you

Relevant qualifications in Food Processing, Science or Food Science

Experience in laboratory applications and/or the food industry

Demonstrated experience in a food manufacturing environment

Strong technical capability and attention to detail

The ability to troubleshoot, investigate issues and solve problems

Clear written and verbal communication skills

The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

A self-motivated, practical approach and a strong focus on results

What success will look like

You'll know you are making an impact when quality checks and records are completed consistently, non-conformances are picked up early, corrective actions are closed out and production teams have clear, practical support when they need it.

GMP, HACCP and site standards are not just documented; they are visible in the way the operation works every day.

This is a great opportunity to build broad quality experience in a hands-on food manufacturing environment, with exposure to testing, auditing, training, food safety and continuous improvement.

If you enjoy being close to the action, care about getting the details right and like helping teams lift standards in a practical way, we'd love to hear from you.