About this Opportunity Reporting to the Quality and Laboratory Manager, you will assist in the daily operations of the Laboratory function at our Hamilton Yeast site.
Working collaboratively with Operations, Sales, Customer Services, R&D and other relevant personnel on site, this role will ensure Right First-Time production under Quality & Food Safety conforming systems that meet the customer's requirements.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Collect samples for quality control testing and shelf-life retention.
Maintain an accurate testing database.
Interpret test results and propose process improvements.
Clean and organise lab equipment and glassware.
Label and manage samples.
Prepare and submit samples for external testing and interpret results.
Ensure precise data entry and completion of Certificates of Analysis (COA).
Manage the retention sample testing schedule.
Communicate testing outcomes to relevant stakeholders promptly.
What you'll need to succeed Bachelor of Science majoring in Microbiology, Food Science or equivalent.
Experience in a similar role within the FMCG, Production or Manufacturing environment.
Experience in regulated laboratory environments (IANZ, ISO etc).
Experience with external/internal audits & implementation of corrective action and verification activities.
Knowledge of sub sampling in a dairy/food testing environment.
Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
Able to provide insight and quickly identify a way forward when presented with issues.
Proven experience identifying and deploying process improvements.
Demonstrated resilience and ability to quickly engage with change.
We are willing to provide learning & development opportunities to a fresh graduate with relevant tertiary qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology, Laboratory, or any related field.
What's on offer Competitive salary and fantastic bonus scheme (7.5% STI).
12 weeks paid Primary Carer's leave on ordinary pay & 2 weeks paid Partner Carer's leave if you have worked continuously for at least twelve (12) months at the commencement of the period of parental leave.
Discounted Hotel Rates across Australia and New Zealand.
Discounted health insurance premiums through Southern Cross.
Study Assistance after 12 months of continuous service.
Community volunteering - 2 days paid leave to participate in a volunteering activity each calendar year.
Free company products.
About Us Our core values underpin everything that we do, and the result is a really special place to work.
We have a fun, vibrant and unique company culture that is founded on our four core values: Safe, Courageous, Trusting and Collaborative.
Mauri is a division of the George Weston Foods (NZ) Limited.
We are passionate about all things made with high quality bakery ingredients and Animal Feeds.
We are a leading industry supplier, milling over one million tones of grain across 14 sites in Australia and New Zealand.
With a strong focus on innovation and insights, we align closely with our customers to create products and develop solutions that help their businesses grow.
If you would like to know more about our business, the website is .
If you are looking to take that next step in your career, and really want to make a mark in your next role…then look no further.
Apply now via our careers page.
Due to the current border restrictions, we cannot accept applications from offshore migrants at present.
This role is therefore only open to NZ citizens, residents, and those with Open Work Visas.
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