Day Shift Packhouse Quality And Phytosanitary 2Ic

Qjumpers; Hastings; In loco; NZD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Rockit Global is seeking a Day Shift Packhouse Quality and Phytosanitary 2IC to lead quality operations in the packhouse and cool store. You will champion compliance, food safety, and customer specifications while supporting the Q&P Shift Lead and Production team to deliver premium products to global markets.

You will bring proven QA experience, phytosanitary training, and leadership skills, with a proactive, safety-focused mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Competenze

• Experience in quality control and HACCP within apple export packhouse and cool storage operations.
• Completed Phytosanitary training.
• Experience leading and training teams.

Mansioni

• Ensure all packhouse and coolstore quality documentation and reports are completed accurately, on time, and maintained correctly.
• Assist with quality inspection software and systems.
• Support and supervise the shift quality team alongside the Q&P Shift Lead; provide shift cover when needed.
• Assist with training and competency assessments for QC staff and graders; maintain records.
• Liaise with IVA and contribute to quality and compliance planning and reviews.
• Carry out inspections and participate in internal audits to ensure standards across quality and safety.

Conoscenze

Quality control

HACCP systems

Team leadership

Formazione

Phytosanitary training

Descrizione del lavoro

• Agricultural and Food Science Technician

Rockit Global is on a mission to do things differently. From introducing the world’s smallest apple to building a high-performing, values-led workforce, we’re passionate about quality, innovation, and people. We’re now looking for an experienced Packhouse Quality and Phytosanitary 2IC to help drive and embed a strong quality culture within our packhouse and cool store operations.

About the Role

This role plays a critical part in leading and supporting quality operations across the packhouse. You’ll champion compliance, food safety, and customer specifications while supporting and stepping in for the Q&P Shift Lead as required. Working closely with the Production team, you’ll help ensure our end-to-end quality framework delivers premium products to global markets.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Systems & Documentation

• Ensure all packhouse and coolstore quality documentation and reports are completed accurately, on time, and maintained correctly
• Assist with quality inspection software and systems
• Support the management of packhouse quality procedures and HACCP systems
• Support and supervise the shift quality team alongside the Q&P Shift Lead
• Provide shift cover for the Q&P Shift Lead during absences
• Assist with training and competency assessments for QC staff and graders
• Maintain all training and assessment records
• Liaise with IVA as required

Inspections, Audits & Compliance

• Complete container, online fruit, and shelf-life inspections
• Assist with setting and maintaining QC standards and line-ups
• Carry out investigative inspections (e.g. grading variances)
• Participate in quality meetings and provide weekly feedback
• Complete internal audits and reviews
• Contribute to quality and compliance planning and reviews
• Assist with cross-departmental support as directed
• Support orchard-based quality activities during the off-season
• Contribute to innovation, quality, food safety, and continuous improvement projects
• Always role model health, safety, and compliance best practice

About You

You are proactive, organised, and confident in supporting quality operations in a fast-paced packhouse environment. You’re comfortable leading people, adapting to change, and maintaining strong compliance standards.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in quality control and HACCP systems within apple export packhouse and cool storage operations
• Completed Phytosanitary training
• Experience leading and training teams
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Flexibility with working hours
• Cultural awareness and empathy within diverse teams
• A strong commitment to health and safety

If you’re passionate about quality, thrive in a hands-on environment, and want to be part of a team doing things differently on a global stage, we’d love to hear from you.

Day Shift Packhouse Quality and Phytosanitary 2IC Hastings - Hawkes Bay