We're Hiring!

• Based at Fresh to Go Salisbury
• Ongoing casual position working alongside a fantastic team
• Great opportunity to start your career and grow with the company

PFD Fresh to Go (a division of PFD Food Services) is a national manufacturer of quality, short shelf life fresh foods.  The business has been experiencing consistent growth levels over past few years, and prides itself with the application of best practice Quality Management Systems.  As a true National Provider our Manufacturing sites operate in six locations across Australia, ensuring we are positioned to service large national and state based customers.

The Role

We are looking for a passionate and driven Quality Control Officer to join our team. The focus of the role will be to identify and implement actions to mitigate against business risks around food safety, quality, safety and environment. this position will see you working various shifts throughout the week, including some Saturdays (penalty rates apply).

The Responsibilities

• Record and action non-conformances from internal audits
• Assist Quality Assurance Officer and Quality Assurance Co-Ordinator with required actions for non-conformances form external audits
• Conduct daily finished product assessments and record results in line with current schedules and requirements.
• Monitor and complete daily internal calibrations for the site.
• Monitor temperature records for the site.
• Carry out quality checks on the lines i.e.; weight checks, ingredient traceability, metal detection and highlight any gaps with relevant staff.
• Conduct staff inductions, assist in staff training and maintain staff training records in relation to food handling and hygiene

Knowledge, Skills, Qualities

• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment
• Quality Control experience on the production line
• Food Technology and/or Science Qualification desirable, or other related field
• Sound knowledge of HACCP principles
• Willingness to learn and can-do attitude
• Ability to pick up internal systems quickly and adapt
• Able to work in and deal with issues in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment

What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate
We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking). 

Please submit your application (cover letter and resume) via the apply now link below

As part of our recruitment process, do you agree to undertake employment checks? These checks may include a medical assessment (including a drug and alcohol test), National Police History Check, Working With Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CV's from Recruitment agencies / third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to Line Managers.

PFD Food Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer