Quality Assurance Assistant

Primary Duties include but not limited to:

• Verify daily production data and records  to ensure compliance.
• Oversee NIR equipment to ensure all data and samples are current
• Maintain equipment and associate accessories / consumables
• Ensure QA lab samples are taken and sent to external lab for testing including export and also for calibration
• Enter and upload data and install new databases as required 
• Assist with investigation and follow up of any non-conformances relating to quality
• Contribute to sensory evaluation, batch releases and ops recycling
• Verify and monitor periodic cleaning schedule
• Participate where necessary with QA required for qualification of new materials and industrial trials and projects
• Internal auditing duties - production records, HACCP and GMP
• Assist with document control of QMS / updates on instructions etc.
• Assist with mentoring staff in production to improve culture and drive change.
• Assist with ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 audit and system upgrades        

Required competencies

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Food Science or similar. alternatively tenure / on the job training will also be considered
• Good knowledge of HACCP and GMP principles 
• Previous experience in a QA role within a food manufacturing environment 
• ability to collect and analyse data and document reports and offer suggestions for improvements 
• Intermediate computer skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to train and mentor staff to improve quality culture
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

How to Apply
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PLEASE NOTE: You must have the legal right to work in Australia to be considered for this role 

Trojan Recruitment Group is a national provider of professional and industrial recruitment, specialising in temporary, contract and permanent employment across a range of industry sectors. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce,and encouraging people of all ages , genders and backgrounds to apply