Quality Assistant

Westfalia Fruit; Wingene; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Vacation days

Hospitalization insurance

Group insurance

Meal vouchers

Bike leasing

Eco vouchers

Job summary

Westfalia Fruit in Wingene, Belgium is seeking a dedicated Quality Assistant to support food safety and quality standards across production. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in food technology, understanding of quality systems, and fluency in Dutch and English.

This full-time position offers flexible hours, extra-legal benefits, and a commitment to continuous improvement in quality and food safety. Join us in delivering quality fruit products globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Experience with HACCP and food safety is essential.
• Fluent in Dutch and English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Lead and Manager in compliance standards.
• Conduct CCP checks and monitor quality control processes.
• Participate in HACCP and Food Fraud teams.

Skills

Knowledge of quality systems

Fluent in Dutch and English

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food and laboratory technology or equivalent

Job description

Quality Assistant – Westfalia Fruit (Wingene, Belgium)

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value‑added products to global markets. We grow, source, ripen, pack, process, and market high‑quality avocadoes and fresh produce 365 days a year.

We are looking for a Quality Assistant to join our team in Wingene, Belgium. In this role you will support the Quality Lead and Quality Manager in maintaining food safety, quality and compliance standards across production.

Responsibilities

• Carry out CCP checks and monitor critical production and quality control processes.
• Verify production records, investigate deviations, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Conduct hygiene inspections, validations, calibrations, and support pest control monitoring.
• Manage reference samples, laboratory submissions, and maintain accurate quality records.
• Record, investigate, and track non-conformities through to resolution.
• Participate in HACCP and Food Fraud teams, supporting food safety and compliance initiatives.
• Deliver hygiene and quality awareness training to colleagues.
• Respond to customer quality enquiries, complaints, and prepare quality documentation, including questionnaires and corrective action reports.
• Maintain supplier information, complete supplier evaluations, and perform incoming inspections of raw materials and packaging.
• Collaborate with production teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with food safety, customer, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food and laboratory technology, agro-food industry, chemistry or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of quality systems and quality management in the food industry, food safety and HACCP.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Proactive, hands-on, and self-motivated, with the initiative to identify issues and take action.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident and assertive communicator, able to build relationships, influence others, and challenge non-compliance when required.
• Resilient, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement and maintaining high standards of quality and food safety.
• Passionate about quality, with a consistent and reliable approach to driving a positive quality culture.

Desirable

• Fluency in French.

Benefits

• Full-time position with flexible hours and occasional work-from-home days.
• Extensive package of extra-legal benefits including vacation days, hospitalization and group insurance, a mobile phone, meal vouchers, bike leasing and eco vouchers.
• Opportunities for professional growth and independence.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity or disability status.