Fresh Produce Quality Controller – Part Time

Foodstuffs North Island Limited; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on role impacting Fresh strategy

Collaborative with suppliers and cross

Job summary

Foodstuffs North Island Limited is seeking a Quality Controller to join the Produce team in our Palmerston North Fresh DC. This part-time role focuses on ensuring produce meets our high standards before it reaches stores, with hands-on checks and collaboration with suppliers and growers.

You’ll perform temperature, brix and visual inspections, maintain records, and support continuous improvement of quality processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in the produce industry or FMCG environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Understanding of food safety and health and safety best practice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality checks including temperature, brix and visual inspections.
• Maintain accurate records and dashboards to track quality performance.
• Liaise with suppliers and growers to address quality issues at source.
• Complete rejection notices and provide clear communication to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of quality processes and specifications.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Foodstuffs North Island Limited is seeking a Quality Controller to join the Produce team in our Palmerston North Fresh DC. This part-time role focuses on ensuring produce meets our high standards before it reaches stores, with hands-on checks and collaboration with suppliers and growers.

You’ll perform temperature, brix and visual inspections, maintain records, and support continuous improvement of quality processes.