Pure Foods Eggs is a proud Tasmanian company that has been in operation for over 36 years, with a diversified portfolio of businesses spanning egg production, grading and wholesale distribution.

Pure Foods

Eggs is Tasmania’s premier egg producer, distributing over 3.6 million dozen eggs per year. We are passionate about great Tasmanian products, and we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality produce. We supply to retailers including Coles, Woolworths and IGA, making sure that more Tasmanian’s wake up to a Pure Foods egg than any other brand. We are committed to our local community and support numerous not-for-profit organisations across the state.

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Officer to join our Kings Meadows team. The primary purpose of this role is to support the successful delivery of Pure Foods Eggs' quality assurance and food safety programs and provide hands on support to our egg grading process worker team. The Quality Assurance Officer is a key role within the organisation and will be an important contributor as part of the grading floors leadership team.

This is a part-time position offering 30 hours per week.

About you:

- Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking
- Ability to read and interpret standards, guidelines and legislation
- You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- You are able to accurately interpret, analyse and record data
- Able to work effectively as part of a team in a way that is aligned to the organisation's values and desired outcomes
- You enjoy working in a quick-paced environment and are organised with a high attention to detail
- You are physically fit and able to lift moderate weights

Key tasks include:

- Conduct routine quality testing using digital egg testing and inspection equipment to apply defined control parameters
- Maintain a Quality Assurance Compliance Register and manage technical records including test results, monitoring logs and equipment calibration data in accordance with quality system requirements




- Apply HACCP principles by monitoring critical control points, reviewing process performance data and evaluating deviations that may impact process or product integrity
- Conduct GMP audits, document non-conformances and track corrective actions
- Coordinate internal and external laboratory testing programs and analyse test results to identify process-related trends, variations and risks
- Oversee environmental monitoring activities and evaluate collected data to identify risks associated with equipment operation and process conditions
- Operate and monitor automated egg grading, sorting and packing systems, including optical inspection and weight-based grading equipment
- Monitor printing and inspection systems in order to identify and resolve basic system faults to maintain quality system continuity
- Prepare technical records and supporting evidence for internal and external audit programs
- Explain monitoring methodologies, testing methods and process controls during audit reviews
- Provide support in the operation of egg grading, egg collecting, sorting and packing machinery
- Manual handling tasks such as box assembly, lifting egg cartons & egg fillers, and use of pallet jacks
- Compliance to WHS guidelines, food safety standards, company policies & procedures

Desirable qualifications & experience

- A diploma/degree in a related field such as science, engineering, or food technology would be advantageous, however is not essential.
- Food safety, HACCP or SQF accreditation would be advantageous
- Experience working within a fast-paced food processing/production environment
- Leadership and/or training experience would be beneficial
- High capability using the Microsoft suite of products

Benefits

- A supportive team environment
- Training and development opportunities
- On-site parking

Work hours range between 8.00am to 6.00pm Mon-Fri, however these hours can vary depending on the needs of the organisation and the successful candidate. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful Tasmanian company and be part of a diverse and dynamic team. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

📌 Quality Assurance Officer (Kings Meadows)
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