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Company:
The trustee for R Angele Family Trust t/a ITAL Foodgroup Pty Ltd
Position:
Laboratory Quality Technician/Analyst
Business Location:
1962-1964 Sydney Rd, Campbellfield, VIC 3061 is not mentioned in the requirements and will be removed to adhere to guidelines.
Salary:
$80,000 plus 11.5% superannuation
We are seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Quality Technician/Analyst to work on a full-time permanent basis. The successful candidate will conduct routine QC physical tests on a range of products prior to release for sale.
You will play a crucial role in ensuring the production and sale of safe food products to the public. Your responsibilities will include:
* Sample collection
* Raw materials analysis
* Finished goods testing
* Laboratory maintenance and calibrations
* Implementation of our Quality Management System and HACCP Plan to meet ITAL's high standards
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food technology and a keen willingness to learn and grow within the existing team of professionals.
To be successful in this role you must hold an AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma and at least 3+ years previous experience in a similar role.
Your main responsibilities will include:
* Collecting samples of raw materials, in-process and finished products
* Ensuring compliance with relevant safety, health and environmental requirements
* Performing routine chemical and microbiological analyses in a high-volume laboratory
* Assisting with the development and maintenance of test procedures
* Following relevant standard operating procedures
* Complying with the laboratory's quality procedures
* Analysing and reporting assigned samples
* Maintaining and improving quality and food safety systems
* Performing analytical testing, analytical instrument calibration and maintenance
* Trouble-shooting quality issues
* Monitoring and reporting on results of laboratory tests
* Maintaining a safe working environment
* Working within recognised quality frameworks
* Entering and maintaining accurate records of all tested products
* Providing support to the production team to achieve daily targets
* Analysing and reporting unscheduled samples according to instructions
You should possess the following skills and attributes:
* Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively within a team environment
* Previous experience in the food industry and/or microbiology laboratory
* Knowledge of GMP and HACCP is advantageous
* Excellent communication to liaise with internal stakeholders in manufacturing and quality assurance
* Ability to interpret and deliver results
* Task orientated, with excellent time management skills
* High attention to detail
* Ability to accurately monitor and report on results of laboratory tests