Overview
* Are you a career-minded Quality Assurance Technician wanting to develop your career in the FMCG/Manufacturing world?
* Do you want to work close to home in a business that is both stable and growing?
* Penalty Rates and Overtime
* Financial Support for Relocation aligned to company policy
* Skilled 491 Visa holders Welcome to Apply
We are excited to be looking for an enthusiastic QA Technician to join our dynamic team at our busy Dubbo Manufacturing site for our Monday-Friday, 10.55pm-06.55am shift. (over time there may be a need to rotate shifts).
This role is responsible for ensuring timely and effective implementation of our policies, procedures, and activities involved in assuring the quality of our award-winning manufactured products.
Real means fresh ingredients and fresh methods. We\'ll never stop expanding, innovating, and trying new things. We are competing in every pet category and channel creating favourite brands such as Ivory Coat, Billy & Margot, Fussy Cat, Nature's Gift, V.I.P. Petfoods, Nature's Goodness, Farmer's Market & Love 'Em!
The Australian pet food industry is a rapidly growing market, projected to reach approximately AUD 2.9 billion by 2025, and our goal is to be the trusted partner for consumers to provide balanced and FRESH nutrition to their pets.
Key Responsibilities
* Quality Testing and Monitoring
* Conduct routine and non-routine product quality tests in keeping with GFSI Standards and HACCP;
* Conduct visual inspection, monitoring product colour, consistency and aesthetics;
* Perform routine micro monitoring program for finished product;
* Sampling, testing, approving and labelling raw materials, packaging and promotional materials;
* Sampling and testing in-process product and finished goods;
* Collecting and sending samples to external labs for testing as required;
* Performing in-house environmental micro testing, maintaining databases and identifying trends;
* Calibrating and maintaining lab equipment.
Reporting, Auditing and Investigating
* Preparation of routine and non-routine reports;
* Assist with investigations of customer complaints;
* Manage the routine micro monitoring program for finished product;
* Assist/coordinate training relating to food safety, and QA;
* Assist with internal and external food safety audits;
* Maintain and improve systems, procedures and record keeping systems.
Cleaning and Hygiene
* Monitor and verify cleaning and sanitation effectiveness across production zones;
* Conduct hygiene audits and environmental swabbing;
* Work closely with the hygiene team to ensure compliance with GMP and allergen control standards;
* Support continuous improvement in hygiene practices and site cleanliness;
* Ensure hygiene-related non-conformances are addressed and closed out promptly.
About you
* Food/Science/Microbiology/Chemistry or Laboratory qualifications;
* Knowledge of GMP/HACCP;
* 2 years + experience in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment;
* Technical understanding of Quality and Food Safety including Root Cause Analysis;
* Intermediate computer literacy – Excel, Word, Outlook;
* Excellent verbal and written skills;
* A curious nature with high decision-making skills, eye for quality and courage to stand alone;
* Drive to make a difference through influencing others.
What We're About
Welcome to RPF, where we believe in keeping it Real. Since 1994, we have been Australia and New Zealand's pioneers in fresher dog and cat nutrition. Our story is one of passion for a better way to care for pets, a belief in fresher nutrition, and an unwavering commitment to delivering this to pet parents and pets worldwide. We\'re dedicated to fostering authentic partnerships, encouraging real ambition, and providing real career opportunities for our employees to make a difference. Real means fresher ingredients and fresher methods. We\'ll never stop expanding, innovating, and trying new things. We compete in every pet category and channel, creating favourite brands such as Ivory Coat, Nature's Gift, V.I.P. Petfoods, and Love Em & Fussy Cat! We have grown to over 900 people across Australia and New Zealand, China, Southeast Asia, and Europe. The pet industry is growing rapidly, offering a unique opportunity to be part of our growth story and advance your career.
Why Join Us?
Do work that matters. We\'re pioneering in a new area of pet food, always striving for fresher. We\'re restless, creating a better life for our pets. Make an impact and change the game. You won\'t be another group member here — we give full trust and autonomy to do your best work and to make a real difference. If you have ideas for new products or system improvements, we\'re listening. Growing and global. We\'re expanding across APAC and Europe and are just getting started. Work with a team that is passionate about what they do. Grow your career with us. We support lifelong learning with access to LinkedIn Learning and opportunities for internal mobility and leadership training. Pets are part of our family: Pawrental leave, pet carer leave, and compassionate leave are available. Generous perks include a day off for anniversaries, product discounts, volunteering days, novated leases, a rewards program, and parental leave.
What's Next?
If you\'re ready to unleash your potential and make a real difference in the booming pet industry, we want to hear from you. If invited to interview, you can expect: an initial phone screen, at least one face-to-face interview including a site visit, a request for two references, and a Pre-Employment Medical.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is in our DNA. We are committed to inclusive teams and accessibility. If you need reasonable adjustments or would like to note your pronouns, contact us at careers: careers@realpetfoodco.com.au. Please note: NO agencies will be considered during this process. We encourage you to refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles.
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