Quality Assessor - Timaru

McCain Foods; Timaru; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Automatic Life Insurance

Total Permanent Disability Insurance

KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%

Job summary

McCain Foods in Timaru is seeking a Quality Assessor to rotate between the QC and Receivables laboratories, testing finished products and incoming potatoes against quality specs. You will record results accurately, escalate issues promptly, and work independently with support from the Quality team.

The 12-hour roster comprises two day shifts (7am–7pm), two night shifts (7pm–7am), followed by four days off. You’ll perform hourly finish-product checks, collect potato samples, enter results in SAP

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assessment, laboratory testing, or food manufacturing preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects and variations.
• Clear, timely communication with Quality and processing teams.
• Ability to learn SAP, Infinity and testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hourly checks of finished products for colour, solids, texture and defects.
• Collect and test samples from incoming potato deliveries for solids, defects, size and other quality measures.
• Place affected product on hold, complete targeted re-testing and elevate out-of-spec results.
• Communicate results and required adjustments to shift leaders and process operators.
• Complete fry calibration checks on testing equipment as required.
• Accurately enter quality results into SAP and Infinity.
• Support both laboratories as workloads and production conditions change.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area.

Skills

Quality assessment

Laboratory testing

Food manufacturing

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

SAP

Infinity

Job description

Position Title:Quality Assessor - Timaru

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 45178

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences —together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About The Role.

As a Quality Assessor, you will rotate between the Quality Control (QC) and Receivables laboratories, testing finished products and incoming potatoes against quality specifications. You will accurately record results, elevate issues promptly and work independently with support from the wider Quality team. The 12-hour roster is two day shifts (7am–7pm), two night shifts (7pm–7am), followed by four days off.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Conduct hourly checks of finished products for colour, solids, texture and defects.
• Collect and test samples from incoming potato deliveries for solids, defects, size and other quality measures.
• Place affected product on hold, complete targeted re-testing and elevate confirmed out-of-specification results.
• Communicate results and required adjustments to shift leaders and Zone 3 and Zone 4 process operators.
• Complete fry calibration checks on testing equipment as required.
• Accurately enter quality results into SAP and Infinity.
• Support both laboratories as workloads and production conditions change.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• Experience in quality assessment, laboratory testing, food manufacturing or working to specifications is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify product defects and variations.
• A calm, responsive approach when results fall outside specification.
• Clear, timely communication with Quality and processing teams.
• Good computer skills and the ability to learn SAP, Infinity and testing processes.
• The ability to work independently, manage changing priorities and collaborate effectively.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn—full training and buddy support are provided, with competency typically achieved within three months.
• Availability to work 12-hour day and night shifts.
• The ability to stand and walk for extended periods during a 12-hour shift.

Benefits Of The Role.

• An inclusive workplace where your growth and development are supported through hands-on learning and ongoing development opportunities.
• Competitive hourly rates and staff sales perks.
• Automatic Life and Total Permanent Disability Insurance coverage.
• Matched employer KiwiSaver contributions of up to 4%.

About McCain

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

The McCain Experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family: Manufacturing

Location(s): NZ - New Zealand : Canterbury : Timaru

Company: McCain Foods (NZ) Limited