Quality Assurance Officer

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Monitor plant compliance, food safety standards, and quality verification activities while utilizing basic AI tools as part of standard operations.

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Job Description

As our QA Officer, you will be right at the heart of the action in Karawatha, Brisbane. Reporting directly to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will take full ownership of hands-on quality verification, uphold plant compliance, and safeguard world-class food safety standards across every operational shift. If you are eager to learn, make an immediate impact, and grow your career this is the perfect opportunity.

You will…

Monitor Quality Controller and operational staff verification activities, including daily CCP audits, highlighting issues in real time.
Oversee general plant GMP and conduct pre-operational checks post-cleaning to verify effectiveness.
Investigate non-conforming products, foreign objects, and raw material defects through root cause analysis and risk assessment.
Deliver toolbox training, coaching, and mentoring to production and packing staff across departments.
Raise corrective action reports for major process deviations and follow up to ensure resolution.
Conduct handover discussions with incoming QC/QA staff and submit daily reports to management.
Perform internal audits, calibration, and sanitation verification activities across 24/7 rotating shifts.

You have/are…

Minimum 1 year of practical food industry experience in QA/QC roles.
Sound knowledge and practical application of HACCP, GMP, and GFSI standards (e.g., BRC).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook), Google Sheets, and AI tools.
Strong communication, root cause analysis, proactivity, and risk assessment skills across all levels.
Full availability and flexibility to commit to a 24/7 rotating roster covering morning, afternoon, and night shifts across Monday to Sunday.
Degree in Food Science/Technology or related field (desirable).

Why You’ll Love Working With Us…

Make a Genuine Impact: Drive real change and help elevate quality standards at one of the world's fastest-growing food tech pioneers.
Accelerate Your Career: Unlock clear growth pathways and dynamic internal mobility across our operational and quality divisions.
Great Rewards: Enjoy weekly pay paired with fantastic, long-term perks that come with working for a leading global brand.
Generous Discounts: Save big with an exclusive 40% discount on Youfoodz products for you and your family.
Free Onsite Meals: Fuel your shift with delicious, fresh meals provided free of charge on duty.
Hassle-Free Commute: Take advantage of convenient, free on-site parking at our Karawatha facility.
Continuous Development: Benefit from tailored shift-rotation training, ongoing skill development, and structured career progression pathways.

Start Date: Immediately available (notice periods accepted)

Duration: Permanent full-time role (Must have full work rights in Australia)

Location: Karawatha, Brisbane - Onsite Parking

Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits

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How we rate this

Quality Assurance Officer at HelloFresh rates 20 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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