Produce Quality Controller - Part-Time (Fresh)

Foodstuffs North Island; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on role

Direct impact on Fresh strategy

Collaboration with suppliers & growers

Career growth

Co-op culture

Job summary

Foodies in Palmerston North is seeking a Quality Controller to join our Produce team. You will help ensure produce meets our high standards before it reaches stores, with duties including quality checks, record-keeping, and collaboration with suppliers.

This part-time role (15 hours/week) offers hands-on quality work, cross-functional teamwork, and opportunities to deepen knowledge of produce quality and supply chain processes within the Co-op.

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

Quality checks

Produce industry

Food safety

Communication

Record keeping

Tools

Dashboards

Microsoft Office

Job description

Foodies in Palmerston North is seeking a Quality Controller to join our Produce team. You will help ensure produce meets our high standards before it reaches stores, with duties including quality checks, record-keeping, and collaboration with suppliers.

This part-time role (15 hours/week) offers hands-on quality work, cross-functional teamwork, and opportunities to deepen knowledge of produce quality and supply chain processes within the Co-op.