Quality Assurance Officer - NIGHT SHIFT DUBBO
Job Overview
Are you a career-minded Quality Assurance Technician wanting to develop your career in the FMCG/Manufacturing world?
Do you want to work close to home in a business that is both stable and growing?
Penalty Rates and Overtime
Financial Support for Relocation aligned to company policy
Skilled 491 Visa holders Welcome to Apply
We are excited to be looking for an enthusiastic QA Technician to join our dynamic team at our busy Dubbo Manufacturing site for our Monday-Friday, 10.55pm-06.55am shift. (over time there may be a need to rotate shifts)
This role is responsible for ensuring timely and effective implementation of our policies, procedures, and activities involved in assuring the quality of our award-winning manufactured products.
Real means fresh ingredients and fresh methods. We'll never stop expanding, innovating, and trying new things. We are competing in every pet category and channel creating favourite brands such as Ivory Coat, Billy & Margot, Fussy Cat, Nature’s Gift, V.I.P. Petfoods, Nature’s Goodness, Farmer’s Market & Love ‘Em!
The Australian pet food industry is a rapidly growing market, projected to reach approximately AUD 2.9 billion by 2025, and our goal is to be the trusted partner for consumers to provide balanced and FRESH nutrition to their pets.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Testing and Monitoring
Conduct routine and non-routine product quality tests in keeping with GFSI Standards and HACCP;
Conduct visual inspection, monitoring product colour, consistency and aesthetics;
Perform routine micro monitoring program for finished product
Sampling, testing approving and labelling raw materials, packaging and promotional materials
Sampling and testing in-process product and finished goods
Collecting and sending samples to external labs for testing as required
Performing in-house environmental micro testing, maintaining databases and identifying trends
Calibrating and maintaining lab equipment
Reporting, Auditing and Investigating
Preparation of routine and non-routine reports
Assist with investigations of customer complaints
Manage the routine micro monitoring program for finished product
Assist/coordinate training relating to food safety, and QA
Assist with internal and external food safety audits
Maintain and improve systems, procedures and record keeping systems
Cleaning and Hygiene
Monitor and verify cleaning and sanitation effectiveness across production zones
Conduct hygiene audits and environmental swabbing
Work closely with the hygiene team to ensure compliance with GMP and allergen control standards
Support continuous improvement in hygiene practices and site cleanliness
Ensure hygiene-related non-conformances are addressed and closed out promptly
About you:
To be considered for this role we would love it if you had:
Food/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
Drive to make a difference through influencing others
What We’re About
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.
Real means fresher ingredients and fresher methods. We'll never stop expanding, innovating, and trying new things. We compete in every pet category and channel, creating favourite brands such as Ivory Coat, Nature’s Gift, V.I.P. Petfoods, and Love ‘Em & Fussy Cat!
Since the establishment of RPF, we have grown to over 900 people across Australia and New Zealand, China, Southeast Asia, and Europe.
With the pet industry growing rapidly (a $15 billion industry!) and pets becoming increasingly important in our lives and homes, this is a unique opportunity to be a part of our remarkable growth story and advance your career.
Why Join Us?
Do work that matters. We’re pioneering in a new area of pet food, always striving for fresher. We’re restless, creating a better life for our pets.
Make an impact and change the game. You won’t be another ‘cog in the wheel’ here. We give full trust and autonomy for you to do your best work – and to make a real difference. Do you have a great idea for a new product or system improvement? We’re all ears!
Growing and global. We’re growing fast! We now have a global presence across APAC and Europe regions, and we’re only getting started! Work with a pack of awesome, genuine people who are passionate about what they do.
Grow your career with us. We’re big believers in lifelong learning. 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.
Generous perks including a day off for your anniversary, product discounts, volunteering days to help the community, novated leases, a rewards program, and parental leave!
What’s Next?
If you're ready to unleash your potential and make a real difference in the booming pet industry, then we want to hear from you!
Should you be successful for an interview you can expect:
An initial phone screen followed by 1 face-to-face interview at a minimum including a site visit
A request for 2 references
A Pre-Employment Medical
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity’s not a buzzword here, it’s in our DNA. Diverse perspectives shape our culture and make our work better. That’s why we’re committed to building inclusive teams that represent a variety of backgrounds and skills. If you need any reasonable adjustments, accessibility assistance, or would like to note which pronouns you use at any stage of our hiring process, just contact us at accommodations: [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note: NO agencies will be considered during this process. We encourage you to refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles