AJ KK SINGH is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to join the team in Bucca, Coffs Harbour, NSW.
Job duties and responsibilities:
1. Inspect crops and farm produce to identify quality concerns and provide recommendations to farmers or farm managers for improving yield quality and productivity.
2. Collect samples of agricultural produce for testing and evaluation.
3. Carry out detailed inspections of produce, assessing quality, size, colour, maturity, and overall condition through visual checks and appropriate tools to ensure alignment with buyer specifications.
4. Weigh, measure, and evaluate produce to assign grades according to established standards for size, appearance, and quality.
5. Detect defects in produce, determine underlying causes, and suggest corrective and preventive solutions.
6. Test soil, water, and produce samples for contamination, pesticide residues, chemical usage, and fertilizer application to confirm compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
7. Work with management to design and implement quality control systems aimed at improving production processes.
8. Perform routine inspections and audits of farm operations to detect potential quality and safety risks, overseeing quality assurance procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
9. Monitor hygiene and food safety standards across storage, processing, packaging facilities, and transport operations.
10. Provide guidance and training to farm workers on the economic significance of disease control and the health risks linked to contamination.
11. Ensure compliance with quarantine laws, food safety protocols, quality standards, government requirements, and occupational health and safety (OH&S;) guidelines across farm operations.
12. Maintain comprehensive documentation of quality assurance activities, including inspection records, test results, and corrective measures taken.
13. Stay informed on industry developments, innovations in quality control, and changes in regulations to continually enhance farm quality assurance practices.
Qualifications and Requirements:
· A Diploma level qualification in Horticulture or Agriculture
· Recent 1 year of relevant experience working as a Quality Inspector in last five years.
· Ability to work independently and without supervision.
· Ability to problem solve and have critical thinking skills.
· Must have a keen eye for details with ability to pick smallest imperfections.
· Excellent oral communication skills.
Job Type: Full time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
📌 Quality Inspector
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📍 Coffs Harbour