Overview
Role: Senior Quality Assurance Technician
GrainCorp is leading sustainable agriculture by connecting rural communities with food, animal feed, and industrial customers around the world. This is an opportunity to play a part in that story by:
Responsibilities
* Oversee the operation of analytical laboratory tests, manage all internal and external test results, and ensure that all laboratory functions are executed accurately and in a timely manner
* Provide support to the QA Technicians with testing and cover the lab tasks in their absence
* Training / re-train other people as required on analytical methods
* Provide support to all external teams (Operations, Engineering, Maintenance logistics, Customer Service etc) on all matters relating to food safety, quality, and legality
* Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, regulatory, customer and company requirements (participate in audit preparations)
* Coordinate regulatory and in house sampling programs – imported oils testing, AOF test check, Proficiency Test, Trade waste, and stormwater samples
* Ensure all fats and oils are tested and results are provided in a timely manner and within specification
* Follow, review, and update Lab documentation – test methods, SOPs, and specifications
* Participate in HACCP team reviews, GMP implementation activities, and risk assessment
* Actively support the Shipping/Trading Team by managing export oil COAs and extra samples required
* Provide assistance to ensure DIFOT and NRFT targets are achieved
* Ensure Lab equipment is calibrated as required
* Troubleshooting as required to address laboratory or equipment issues
Qualifications
* Proactive and highly organised, with the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced, changeable environment
* Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a flexible and adaptable approach
* Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with a wide range of internal stakeholders and some external contacts
* Essential background in Quality (QC), with experience overseeing quality-related activities (preferred)
* Proven ability to work autonomously while also responding well to direction and guidance
* Strong experience supporting production or operational environment
What we offer
* Flexible leave options including birthday leave
* We're proud to be a Family Inclusive Workplace accredited employer, supporting balance, care and flexibility in every career
Ready to apply? It's simple - submit your application. If your background aligns, our team will be in touch for a quick chat about your experience. We're looking forward to getting to know you!
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