LeaderBrand Produce Ltd, based in Gisborne, is recognised as one of New Zealand's largest and most diverse horticultural and fresh food businesses. Our Fresh Cut Salad House produces fresh salads that are then sold across New Zealand under our own brand as well as for specific customers.
We currently have a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician vacancy to fill in our QA Team. The role of QA Technician would suit someone with a sound understanding of food manufacturing and quality control.
Shift Hours Hours of work are 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm Monday to Friday (and when required occasional Saturday work).
About The Role The QA Technician role involves following our set quality schedule to ensure all sample collections and testing are carried out as required. Results are interpreted and reported accurately to ensure our critical processes are in control and all product is produced within specifications at all times.
Duties Include: Preventing non-conforming product from being sold
Finished product assessments
Verification on our wash bath processes, metal detection and finished product storage temperatures
Incoming raw material assessments
Microbiological sampling
Training will be provided to the successful applicant.
About You Ideally you will have a down to earth, positive, outgoing approach with an ability to relate well with a wide range of people. Our ideal QA would be a dedicated person who will fit right in with our QA team and offer:
Attention to detail and accuracy
Food safety awareness, able to comply with standards and codes
Basic computer skills
Be a team player, self-starter, motivated and willing to learn.
LeaderBrand offers: Competitive rates
Service reward and recognition scheme
Birthday leave after first year
Awesome bunch of team mates.
LeaderBrand Produce Limited is a key employer in the Gisborne region and we are proud of the culture and team that we have created. We are a family business with a great team culture, and we are looking for a team player for this role.
So, if you are a person of high integrity, able to multitask, have an eye for detail, are confident, organised, have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and enjoy working as part of a team we would like to hear from you.
As part of LeaderBrand's employment agreement you will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, have NZ residency or valid working visa.
If you have the skills and experience applicable to this role please apply with your cover letter and CV. We would love to hear from you.
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