Lab Technician to Quality Assurance (Food QA)

George Weston Foods; Auckland; Presencial; NZD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Short-term incentive (7.5%)

Parental leave

Discounted hotel rates NZ & AU

Discounted health insurance premiums

Study assistance after 12 months

Volunteer leave

Free company products

Descripción de la vacante

George Weston Foods is seeking an Laboratory Technician at our Auckland site to support quality control in the laboratory and on the production floor. You will perform routine testing, verify packaging and label accuracy, and assist with product release while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This development role bridges QC and QA, offering exposure to internal audits, investigations and corrective actions as you gain practical capability for a future quality assurance path.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or related discipline.
• Approximately one year of quality control, laboratory or food manufacturing testing experience.
• Practical experience using laboratory equipment and maintaining accurate testing records.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and accurate documentation.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across Production and Quality teams.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct flour testing, including NIR analysis, moisture, protein, ash and other quality parameters.
• Collect production samples and maintain accurate test records.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and testing standards.
• Issue certificates of analysis and communicate quality results and exceptions.
• Complete routine production and packing-line quality checks, including pre-start, line-clearance, packaging and label verification.
• Review production, packaging and quality records to support product release.
• Conduct GMP inspections, line observations and internal audit activities.
• Verify food safety programmes, including allergen control, hygiene, traceability and environmental monitoring.
• Identify and support the investigation and resolution of quality non-conformances.
• Assist with traceability exercises, customer complaints, audit preparation and document control.
• Work closely with Production and Packing teams to communicate findings, manage quality risks and verify corrective actions.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Laboratory equipment experience

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry or Microbiology

Herramientas

Laboratory equipment

Descripción del empleo

George Weston Foods is seeking an Laboratory Technician at our Auckland site to support quality control in the laboratory and on the production floor. You will perform routine testing, verify packaging and label accuracy, and assist with product release while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This development role bridges QC and QA, offering exposure to internal audits, investigations and corrective actions as you gain practical capability for a future quality assurance path.