Job Description:
Pioneering in Fresh Pet Food, Creating a Better Life for Pets
About Us:
Welcome to RPF, where we believe in keeping it Real.
Since 1994, we have been Australia and New Zealand's pioneers in fresher dog and cat nutrition. Our story is one of passion for a better way to care for pets, a belief in fresher nutrition, and an unwavering commitment to delivering this to pet parents and pets worldwide.
We're dedicated to fostering authentic partnerships, encouraging real ambition, and providing real career opportunities for our employees to make a difference.
Why Work with Us?
We give full trust and autonomy for you to do your best work – and to make a real difference.
You'll be given access to LinkedIn Learning, plus opportunities for internal mobility and leadership training to fast-track your career.
Pets are part of our family: access our Pawrental leave when you adopt a new cat or dog, pet carer and compassionate leave.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct routine and non-routine product quality tests in keeping with ISO Standards and HACCP;
* Conduct visual inspection, monitoring product colour, consistency and aesthetics;
* Perform routine micro monitoring program for finished product
* Perform Quality Control processes, including:
o Sampling, testing approving and labelling raw materials, packaging and promotional materials
o Sampling and testing in-process product and finished goods
o Collecting and sending samples to external labs for testing as required
o Performing in-house environmental micro testing, maintaining databases and identifying trends
o Calibrating and maintaining lab equipment
o Preparation of routine and non-routine reports
o Assist with investigations of customer complaints
o Manage the routine micro monitoring program for finished product
o Assist/coordinate training relating to food safety, work health and safety and QA
o Assist with internal and external food safety audits
o Maintain and improve systems, procedures and record keeping systems
About You:
* Foood/Science/Microbiology/Chemistry or Laboratory qualifications;
* Knowledge of GMP/HACCP;
* 2 years + experience in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment;
* Technical understanding of Quality and Food Safety including Root Cause Analysis;
* Intermediate computer literacy – Excel, Word, Outlook;
* Excellent verbal and written skills;
* A curious nature with high decision making skills, eye for quality and courage to stand alone;
* Driven to make a difference through influencing others;