Quality Controller – Produce

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

Quality Controller - Produce | Part Time

Ko wai mātou - About us

Kia ora. We're Foodies. You know New World, PAK'nSAVE and Four Square right? That's us!

With 300+ stores and over 24,000 Foodies across Te Ika-a-Maui, our North Island Co-op has the privilege of helping New Zealanders get more out of life. Locally owned, we reflect the communities we serve, and we celebrate our people - our taonga, every day for being uniquely them.

Our Merchandise team works with supplier partners and store teams on category ranging, buying, pricing and promotions so we can get the right products on the right shelves at the right time for our customers.

Te Tūranga - About the role

We're looking for a Quality Controller to join our Produce team and help us win in Fresh. Based in our Fresh DC (Palmerston North), you'll play a key role in ensuring produce meets our high standards before it reaches stores. You'll work closely with suppliers, growers, and internal teams to maintain quality and resolve issues quickly.

• Work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 15 hours per week.
• 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

Ngā painga - What we offer

• Step into a hands-on role that directly impacts our Fresh strategy
• Work closely with suppliers, growers, and cross-functional teams
• Deepen your knowledge of produce quality and supply chain processes
• Build strong relationships across Merchandise and Supply Chain
• Grow your career and broaden your impact within the Co-op

He kōrero mōu - About you

You're detail-oriented, organised and passionate about perfect produce. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and know how to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.

• 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

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We're proud to have a focus on Diversity & Inclusion here at Foodies and welcome courageous behaviour, encourage togetherness, inspire our people to be their best selves in our Foodies whānau.

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