Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Officer

Trisco Foods is a proudly Australian, family-owned business that has been manufacturing quality food products in Queensland for five generations, dating back to 1875. From syrups, sauces and toppings through to our innovative Precise range for the aged-care sector, we deliver trusted products to customers across Australia, Asia and around the world. Maybe you’ve tried some of our most popular products! Among many others, we manufacture the delicious sundae toppings at your favourite quick service restaurants.

Trisco Foods – Quality since 1875

Trisco Foods is a proudly Australian, family-owned business that has been manufacturing quality food products in Queensland for five generations, dating back to 1875. From syrups, sauces and toppings through to our innovative Precise range for the aged-care sector, we deliver trusted products to customers across Australia, Asia and around the world. Maybe you’ve tried some of our most popular products! Among many others, we manufacture the delicious sundae toppings at your favourite quick service restaurants.

About the role

Work Monday to Friday, from 5am-1pm

You will be joining a team of five Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) professionals, working in a energetic and fast-growing multinational company. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in food quality.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Completing raw material, finished product and packaging testing and release, ensuring all products comply with their stated specifications

- Batch sheet documentation control and maintenance, data entry and CoA creation

- Identifying and reporting trends in quality data, complaints or non-conformances





- Supporting or delivering staff training on food safety, hygiene, allergen handling and quality procedures

- Conducting internal audits and inspections (Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), glass and brittle plastics, allergen verification, etc.)

- Supporting the QC team with calibration, equipment verification and shelf-life studies

- Initiating the hold process for non-conforming product or equipment, and raising non-conformance reports for any supplier failures

- Maintaining controlled documents, supplier documents and CoAs

- Assisting with the third-party microbiological testing regime and site environmental monitoring system (microbiological, allergens)

- Monitoring production, noting any quality or hygiene problems or deviations from specified procedure, and reporting to the Production Supervisor / Manager

- Supporting the Change Management programme (Amendments) by reviewing and updating packing specifications and QC documentation, and completing label reviews

- Supporting with verification studies

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- QA/QC experience within the food industry

- Tertiary education in a relevant field — food science and technology, microbiology or food engineering

- Experience and familiarity with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards (BRCGS)

- Lean Manufacturing experience or knowledge (advantageous)

Why Trisco Foods?

- Permanent full-time role with a stable, growing Australian food manufacturer

- Laundered uniforms provided

- Be part of a supportive team that values its people

- Free onsite parking, tea, coffee, fruit, and access to Trisco products

- Employee Assistance Program

- Regular events to celebrate our team

You must have the right to work in Australia to apply for this position.

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📌 Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Officer (Ipswich)
🏢 Trisco Foods
📍 Ipswich