Primary products quality assurance officerStrawberries R Us Pty Ltd is a premier Australian primary producer and fresh fruit supplier dedicated to producing, packing, and distributing high-quality fresh strawberries and primary produce across national retailer and wholesale networks.
Committed to innovation, sustainable agricultural practices, and rigorous quality standards, Strawberries R Us works closely with regional farms and national retail partners to deliver fresh, protected produce to consumers year-round.Position PurposeThe Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring quality assurance and food safety procedures across the company's strawberry growing, harvesting, grading, packing, storage and wholesale distribution operations.
Based at the Wandin East facility, the role conducts produce inspections, monitors hygiene and handling practices, identifies quality defects and contamination risks, and ensures that strawberries meet applicable food safety requirements, regulatory standards and customer specifications prior to dispatch and distribution.Key Responsibilities include:Inspect strawberries throughout growing, harvesting, grading, packing, storage and dispatch to identify quality defects, plant diseases, pest damage, contamination and other product quality issues, and advise production personnel on appropriate corrective measures.Develop, implement, review, audit and monitor quality assurance procedures across the company's strawberry farms, packing facilities,



cool rooms and wholesale distribution operations.Conduct regular quality audits and facility inspections to ensure compliance with applicable food safety, hygiene, quality, grading, packaging, labelling and traceability standards.Collect, examine and test strawberry samples to assess product quality, size, colour, firmness, ripeness, freshness, purity and overall condition against established specifications.Ensure that required hygiene and sanitation standards are observed throughout harvesting, grading, packing, storage and loading operations, including within refrigerated transport vehicles.Develop, implement and monitor product specifications and grading standards for strawberries supplied to wholesalers, retailers and other customers.
Identify signs of pests, plant diseases, chemical residue risks, foreign matter and contamination, and advise farm management and production staff on appropriate corrective and preventive measures.Advise growers, farm supervisors and packing staff on product quality requirements and applicable procedures relating to harvesting, grading, packing, loading, temperature control and storage.Monitor cool-room temperatures,



cold-chain controls and transport conditions to ensure strawberries maintain the required quality and freshness during storage and distribution.Investigate product non-conformances, rejected deliveries, damaged produce and customer quality complaints, determine their underlying causes and implement corrective actions.Maintain quality assurance procedures, inspection reports, sample-testing results, traceability documentation, non-conformance reports and corrective action registers.Liaise with farm management, growers, packing teams, transport providers, suppliers and wholesale customers regarding product quality standards, inspection outcomes and compliance requirements.What You'll BringMinimum 1 years' related experience as a quality assurance officer (in food, agriculture, or primary production).
At least the Diploma degree of a related field.Strong understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and biosecurity standardsExperience with implementing and auditing quality assurance programs in processing or farm environmentsAbility to interpret and apply industry regulations related to grading, packaging, transport, and hygiene complianceExcellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solvingEffective communication skills to liaise with producers, processors, and internal teamsProven ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a production-driven environmentA genuine interest in continuous improvement and commitment to upholding product integrity and food safety
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📌 Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 STRAWBERRIES R US
📍 Melbourne