Quality Control (QC) Officer - Food Manufacturing
$68,000 - $70,000 + Super | Full time | Permanent | Near Clayton | 6:00am start
Our client is a growing Australian manufacturer of food products in the health and wellness industry. The quality team works directly with production, NPD and warehouse to make sure products are protected, compliant and to specification.
We are recruiting a
hands-on QC Officer
. This is a factory-based role. The position holds the authority to place product on hold, quarantine it, or stop production where food safety or quality requirements are not met.
Responsibilities
Inspect incoming raw materials, verify COAs and specifications, and release in the ERP system
Complete in-process and finished product quality checks on the factory floor
Prepare samples and submission forms for external laboratory testing
Conduct internal audits - GMP, glass, hard plastic and other procedures as required
Complete internal instrument calibration
Monitor GMP and hygiene compliance during production
Communicate with operators and supervisors to resolve quality issues
Identify and document non-conformances, support investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions
Place product on hold,



quarantine or stop production in line with procedures
Prepare and review batch records, check sheets and QC documentation
Manage daily QC tasks and priorities independently
Essential requirements
2–3 years minimum in a hands-on QC role in food, ingredients, supplements or FMCG manufacturing
Solid understanding of GMP and HACCP principles
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Confident communication with production teams
Availability for a 6:00am start, with flexibility in working hours
Australian citizenship or permanent residency
Desirable
Qualifications in Food Science, Science or a related discipline
Experience with dry goods, powders or ingredient manufacturing
Exposure to SQF, BRC, Organic or similar systems
What is on offer
Stable full-time role
Authority over quality decisions, including holds and stop-production
Competitive salary: $68,000 to $70,000 + Super, based on experience and capability
Supportive team with an established food safety culture
Free on-site parking
Early start and early finish
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