Food Safety & Quality Assurance Officer

JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon. JBS Australia is a part of the global JBS business, the largest animal protein business in the world, and the second largest food company, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland’s world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville processing facility is JBS Australia’s most northern operation.

Cattle are sourced from a wide supply area, including the Northern Territory, north and north-western Queensland and packed into the AMH brand, the most trusted name in beef.

The facility employs approximately 430 employees and processes approximately 900 head per day, operating 4 days/week.

Currently we have an opportunity available for an experienced Food Safety and Quality Assurance Officer, to join the Townsville FSQA team. Reporting to the QA Manager, the QA Officer will play an integral role in monitoring, reporting, and rectifying issues within product, hygiene and food safety throughout the Plant and ensure the production of a quality product.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure food safety and quality of products
• Interaction with management, production and supervisory personnel to achieve the desired quality levels
• Check product against specifications and food safety standards
• Interact/liaise with AQIS and other regulatory bodies when and where necessary so that all established guidelines are met
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Monitor total hygiene practices in amenities, production areas, and render department on a daily basis

About You

• Previous experience in a similar QA role within the meat industry preferred
• Successful completion of the required AUS-Meat levels of competency and any other qualifications required by statutory authorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic supervisory skills
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Workplace health and safety
• Demonstrated computer literacy specifically within Excel, Word and Outlook
• Exceptional ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment

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