Costa is an ASX listed Company that manages and operates multiple farms and horticultural properties throughout the country, growing an extensive range of produce in more than 30 rural and regional communities across Australia.Costa has a fantastic chance for a Quality Control Officer to join the team in our Table Grapes team, based in Sunraysia.
Working closely with the National Food Safety & Quality Advisor, the Quality Control Officer is responsible for actioning key activities in accordance with Costa's Food Safety and Quality Management systems.
This role will have a particular focus on our quality control for our export produce.Key ResponsibilitiesComplete Quality Control activity in receival, storage and dispatch sitesWork collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve high product quality standards and to meet "right fruit, right box" principlesEnsure quality control standards are maintained to ensure the right fruit reaches the right customer with the correct packaging and labellingEnsure document and record keeping is at a high standardProvide education, coaching and training to front-line workers as requiredSupporting the National FS&Q; Advisor to meet Costa Standards and compliance requirementsWork with the team to ensure product quality assessments and food safety and quality requirements meet compliance and Costa standardsParticipate in compliance audits for food safety & quality, export and interstate certification arrangementsSupport the handling of food safety and quality incidents/near misses including investigation, reporting and corrective actions.Support the National FS&Q; Advisor in projects and solutions to improve Food Safety & Quality culturePerform other duties as reasonably requested to improve company performanceRole RequirementsMinimum 2 years experience in FSQ as it relates to harvest and/or packing of Table GrapeFamiliarity with protocols around quality expectations and standards as it relates to produce for export marketsTraining related to Food Safety, Internal Audit or HACCP is advantageousOther relevant Food Safety training in quality management, product recall, food legislation & labelling will be highly regardedStrong planning, monitoring and decision-making skillsFlexible and adaptable to changing situationsExcellent communication skills and proven ability to work with people from different backgroundsAbility to travel to multiple sites based on operational requirementsA drivers licenceThis position involves the coordination, performance and verification of work affecting food safety and quality and as such will have an emphasis on ensuring regulatory compliance requirements are met.
It is essential for the successful applicant to be very motivated, able to actively participate in day to day operations and have the ability to act decisively and work unassisted to meet expectations.People are the heart of Costa.
Our employees enjoy some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry.
From competitive pay to health, wellbeing, and further learning and development opportunities.
No matter the role, you'll always benefit from an environment that encourages and supports you to thrive, grow and connect.If this role sounds like you, APPLY NOW.
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