* Fast growing, recognised Australian Foodservice Manufacturer
* Full time employment opportunity – entry level role - full training provided
* Starting ASAP – Epping location – Live local, work local
About Us:
From humble beginnings in 1929 as a cordial and fruit peel manufacturer in inner city Melbourne, Edlyn Foods has grown to become a nationally recognised key supplier to the Foodservice Industry providing Beverage, Bakery, Dessert, Condiment and Culinary preparations to our customers Australia wide.
With manufacturing facilities in Victoria (Epping & Maryborough), Queensland (Nerang), South Australia (Dublin) and multiple sales and distribution offices Nationally, due to continued business growth, an excellent opportunity now exists for an entry level Quality professional, to become our new Quality Assurance Technician.
Why we hope you'll love working for us:
* Real purpose, passion and impact - Your work here really makes a difference as our customers love our passion to serve great food experiences & we are proud of the products we manufacture.
* An incredible story and history – We've been in business since the 1920's, we know you'll be proud to link your resume to our background. Are you someone who wants to help us write the future story of Edlyn Foods ?
* Respectful, connected, energised people - We're a family owned Company where everyone is here to back each other up. We treat each other as we like to be treated ourselves. We focus on teamwork and getting things done together.
* A diverse culture of recognition and support: We celebrate who you are and what you do and treat people like people – not numbers. We call it respect.
* The Right to Disconnect for all staff – we encourage all staff to disengage from work and refrain from engaging in work-related communications, such as emails, telephone calls or other messages, outside of your agreed working hours. Your personal time is for you. We value work-life balance.
* Team Pizza days cooked for you in our own on-site wood fire pizza oven, celebrated staff birthdays each month with free cakes & sweets, International Food Days, plenty of free on-site parking and much more………
The Opportunity:
Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, your responsibilities will be wide ranging with some of the main tasks for this role being (but not limited to):
* Monitoring compliance and facilitate improvement to the HACCP / Food Safety program.
* Laboratory testing and support, calibrating instruments, data entry and assisting with updating quality documentation for HACCP and GMP.
* Work closely with the food manufacturing Production team to ensure that cleaning, quality and sampling regimes are strictly adhered to (validation and verification of hygiene cleaning and GMP, proactively assist Production personnel to resolve quality issues).
* Investigate customer queries and complaints including undertaking of investigations, addressing corrective actions and reporting.
* Internal auditing and maintenance of NCR system.
* And much more…….
Who we are looking for :
We are ideally looking for individuals that above everything can demonstrate enthusiasm, an eagerness to learn and a true want to grow their career in this field. Ideally coming with a track record already gained from an in-house Quality role within the Foodservice, Beverage or FMCG manufacturing industries, to be considered for this opportunity, we are seeking to hear from applicants who therefore possess:
* Bachelor of Food Science and Technology qualifications.
* Some experience in Quality Assurance gained from career experience specifically within the Food Industry in Australia is preferred, but not mandatory.
* Experience in HACCP, Food Safety Management Systems, Internal & External Auditing, Food Safety.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong knowledge of Food microbiology.
* High Energy and highly motivated.
* A pragmatic approach to problem solving.
If you possess an attitude which shows your reliability & dependability in relation to attendance and work ethic, then this is what is important to us and we would be very keen to review your application for this position.
As the Edlyn site is based in the northern suburbs with no immediate access to public transport close and available, access to your own transport for the daily commute to the site, will also be highly beneficial (with plenty of free on-site parking available). All applicants must also be in possession of current and unrestricted valid working rights to work in Australia at the time of their application. No overseas candidate applications are required - thank you.
This is a role we are keen to fill ASAP and therefore, we welcome all applications immediately. Please apply via the appropriate links below including a copy of your most recent resume and a short covering letter outlining your suitability to this position.