Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Purearth Foods is an Australian family‑owned dairy and plant‑based beverage processor and contract manufacturer, with a fully integrated, advanced, single‑site plant in the western suburbs of Melbourne. Sourcing dairy and plant‑based raw ingredients from across Victoria, Purearth Foods has displayed enviable growth and is focused on a future providing exceptional quality, high value products to our customers and consumers across Asia Pacific. We are seeking highly qualified and innovative Food Technologist to join our team and develop new and improve our existing food products, and set standards for producing, packaging and marketing food.
Responsibilities
* Analyse and conduct research to develop theories, techniques and processes, and test the reliability of outcomes under different conditions
* Advising on preserving, processing, packaging, storing and delivering foods
* Develop product labelling guidelines
* Develop quality control procedures and safety standards for the manufacture of food products
* Testing food products for flavour, colour, taste, texture and nutritional content
* Implement, maintain, and verify Food safety management system (FSMS) including Quality Management System (QMS)
* Implement a vendor assurance program and ensure customer complaints and corrective actions are prioritised to maintain both food quality and food safety standards
* Manage internal non‑conformance and deviations and ensure corrective actions are prioritised to maintain both FQ and FS standards
* Facilitation of internal and external audits ensuring that quality and food safety requirements are maintained and improved if non‑conformance exists
* Training and coaching through induction program and site capability programs
* Always promote and maintain a safe working environment
* Support the implementation of a safety & environment governance structure throughout laboratory
* Ensure compliance with all safety & environmental policies and systems (e.g. PPE, Hazard & Incident Reporting, LOTO, safe work practices). Ensure all laboratory activities are carried out in a safe manner
* Ensure laboratory standards of practice adheres and remains compliant within the PEF Quality systems
* Document food records, report out‑of‑specification results through right‑first‑time metrics
* Assist with laboratory activities and cover where required, including organoleptic assessment, chemical and microbial testing
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for PEF utilizing Lean principles
* Uphold OH&S policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors
* Participate in all training and development activities as directed by the business
Qualifications
* Minimum tertiary qualification in Food Science with proven working experience in the same field
* Proven experience in auditing of systems and processes; GMP and/or HACCP qualifications preferred
* Possess understanding of QA systems and processes within a food manufacturing environment
* Ability to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders
* Good interpersonal, communication, presentation, and time‑management skills
* Documentation skills
* Good problem‑solving skills
* Highly motivated, organised, and reliable
If you meet the required qualification and are interested in this role, please apply now
Salary
Salary between $80,000 and $85,000 per annum + Super
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