Quality Assurance & Logistics Officer
Nature’s Fresh Wholesale Meats Pty Ltd – Dandenong South, VIC
About Us
Nature’s Fresh Wholesale Meats is a family-owned Australian meat processing facility, proudly certified with Primesafe, HACCP, and Halal standards. Since 2010, we have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality wholesale and food service products across Australia. As our operations continue to expand, we are seeking a motivated Quality Assurance Officer who can also provide support in logistics if available.
The Role
This is a QA-focused role where your primary responsibility will be to ensure compliance with all regulatory, food safety, and quality assurance requirements. For applicants seeking a full-time position, there is the option to also assist with logistics coordination to keep production and distribution running smoothly. For those seeking part-time work, we are open to a dedicated QA-only arrangement.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain, develop, and strengthen the Quality Management System (QMS) and HACCP programs
- Maintain and oversee the company’s Quality Assurance program in line with HACCP, Primesafe, and Halal requirements
- Monitor operators against QA and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) procedures
- Monitor and verify Critical Control Point (CCP) tasks
- Take corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) as required
- Conduct regular internal audits and participate in external audits
- Monitor ancillary areas of the facility to ensure hygiene requirements are met
- Collect and submit samples for microbiological testing
- Prepare and action Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) to internal staff
- Investigate and respond to customer complaints, implementing corrective measures where needed
- Participate in scheduled HACCP reviews
- Assist with the regular training and induction of existing and new staff in QA, food safety, and hygiene procedures
- Monitor and record production practices, ensuring documentation is accurate and up to date
- (Full-time applicants only) Support logistics operations, including coordinating deliveries, assisting with order scheduling and dispatch, liaising with suppliers and customers, and operating forklifts as required (forklift licence essential)
- Assist management with continuous improvement initiatives across QA and logistics
About You
- Experience in Quality Assurance within the meat industry or broader food manufacturing sector
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, Primesafe, GMP, and food safety regulations
- Additional qualifications such as SQF, AUS-MEAT, or other industry-recognised certifications will be highly regarded
- Excellent attention to detail with strong reporting and documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment
- Good communication skills and the ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders
- Willingness to support logistics (forklift licence required for logistics duties)
Advantages
- Flexibility – role can be full-time (QA + logistics) or part-time (QA only)
- Join a supportive, family-oriented team environment
- Stable, long-term role in a growing business
- On-site parking and modern facilities at our new Dandenong South factory
How to Apply
If you are a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for food safety, whether you are seeking full-time or part-time work, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 13/10/2025
📌 Quality Assurance & Logistics Officer
🏢 Natures Fresh Wholesale Meats
📍 Dandenong