Quality Control (QC) Officer - Food Manufacturing

Good Salary + Free Parking + Early starts (6am)

$68,000 - $73,000 + Super | Full-time | Permanent | Near Clayton | Flexible for 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 safe, 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

2–3 years minimum in a hands‑on QC role in food, ingredients, supplements or FMCG manufacturing

Strong 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

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 $73,000 + Super, based on experience and capability

Supportive team with an established food safety culture

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📌 Quality Control (QC) Officer - Food Manufacturing (Melbourne)
🏢 Good People HR
📍 Melbourne