Reporting to the Production Area Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring product quality, verifying food safety controls, conducting sampling and testing activities, and ensuring compliance with company standards, HACCP requirements and customer expectations.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Conducting start-up, in-process and end-of-run quality checks

Verifying product weights, labels, coding and packaging compliance

Monitoring CCPs, product temperatures and metal detector performance

Collecting product, environmental and water samples

Conducting ATP and allergen verification testing

Raising and managing non-conformance reports (NCRs)

Supporting traceability exercises and product holds

Performing GMP, hygiene and housekeeping inspections

Completing calibration and verification checks

Maintaining accurate quality records and documentation

Assisting with internal, customer and regulatory audits

Supporting continuous improvement and food safety culture initiatives

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience in a Quality Control,



Quality Assurance or Food Safety role within food manufacturing

Sound understanding of HACCP and GMP requirements

Knowledge of allergen management and food safety standards

Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills

Experience completing quality inspections, testing or verification activities

Good written and verbal communication skills

Confidence identifying and escalating quality or food safety concerns

Competent computer skills and experience using quality management systems

Highly Regarded

Certificate in Food Processing, Food Technology or related discipline

Environmental monitoring experience

Calibration and verification experience within a food manufacturing workplace

Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on manufacturing role requiring regular standing, walking, sampling, inspections and work within temperature-controlled food production environments. Appropriate PPE and hygiene requirements must be followed at all times.

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📌 Quality Control Officer (City of Cockburn)
🏢 Hellers Australia
📍 City of Cockburn