Quality & Food Safety Specialist – GMP & Audits

KB Seafood Company; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KB Seafood Co in Brisbane is seeking a QA Technician to join the team, reporting to the QA Manager. This role focuses on day-to-day compliance with our Food Safety and Quality System and requires a proactive, hands-on approach with flexibility in hours.

You will perform GMP reviews, internal audits, organoleptic checks, packing spec maintenance, and QA support across departments; on-line QC inspections and training responsibilities. This position is based in Morningside, Queensland.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Quality.
• Degree in quality management, food science or related field.
• HACCP training completed.
• Strong focus on safety standards and work methods.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• High attention to detail, self-motivated and reliable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Experience in FMCG and exposure to cold environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry our daily review of GMP in the factory (operational areas) and externally, and to help regulate company policies and procedures regarding food safety and compliance.
• Conduct internal audits of the operational areas for foreign objects and maintain the Glass and Hard Plastics Register for all production, storage, and maintenance facilities as required.
• Assist with organoleptic assessments – carry out organoleptic product assessments and check retention samples on their best before date evaluate the quality and freshness.
• Review, amend and maintain packing specifications for the production areas.
• Inspect returned stock with quality issues, and report on findings.
• Help investigate customer feedback reports and internal corrective actions.
• Assist QA team with site audits and corrective actions.
• Assist QA Manager with additional testing, new process improvement projects, product assessment trials and retention sample collection, recording & assessments.
• Support and assist with on-line QC inspections when required
• Coordinating, recording and providing training when required to staff from all departments.

Skills

Quality experience

HACCP training

Safety focus

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

MS Office

FMCG experience

Cold environment experience

Education

Quality management or related degree

Job description

KB Seafood Co in Brisbane is seeking a QA Technician to join the team, reporting to the QA Manager. This role focuses on day-to-day compliance with our Food Safety and Quality System and requires a proactive, hands-on approach with flexibility in hours.

You will perform GMP reviews, internal audits, organoleptic checks, packing spec maintenance, and QA support across departments; on-line QC inspections and training responsibilities. This position is based in Morningside, Queensland.