The Job:

Employal Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Officer to join a busy food manufacturing site in Wetherill Park.
This role is suited to someone with a strong understanding of quality assurance, food safety and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with production and quality teams to ensure raw materials, products and equipment meet the required quality, hygiene and safety standards.
We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, confident identifying and escalating quality concerns, and proactive in following through on corrective actions.

Schedule/Shifts:

- Morning Shift: 6am - 2pm ($37.98)
- Afternoon Shift: 2pm - 10pm ($43.68)
- Night Shift: 10pm - 6am ($49.37)

Responsibilities

- Inspect and test raw materials, in-process products and finished goods against quality specifications.
- Monitor production processes and identify quality concerns, defects or deviations.
- Conduct swab testing on production equipment and surfaces, including mixing tanks, packaging machines and conveyors.
- Review swab results, maintain testing records and follow up on any hygiene or contamination concerns.
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment, including balances, pH meters and thermometers.
- Record, investigate and report non-conformances, working with production teams on corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain accurate inspection, testing, calibration and quality records.




- Check product labelling, packaging and identification against quality requirements.
- Conduct internal quality inspections and assist with external audits.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality and reduce waste.
- Provide guidance to production staff on quality procedures, hygiene and food safety practices.

Requirements:

- At least one year of experience covering quality assurance and quality control, preferably within manufacturing or production.
- No food allergies or dietary requirements due to the range of allergens on site
- Previous food manufacturing experience is highly regarded.
- Sound knowledge of quality standards and food safety practices, including HACCP and GMP.
- Familiarity with BRC, ISO or similar quality systems.
- Experience using laboratory equipment and inspection tools.
- Experience with swab testing, sanitation checks and equipment calibration is highly desirable.
- Solid attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
- Good problem-solving skills, including investigating issues and supporting corrective actions.
- Confident communication skills and the ability to raise quality concerns with production teams.
- Good computer and organisational skills.
- Full working rights in Australia.

Interested in joining our team? Click “Apply Now”, email ****@employal.com.au or call 0489 952 ***.

📌 Quality Assurance Officer (Wetherill Park)
🏢 Employal Recruitment
📍 Wetherill Park