Quality Assurance Job at Kerry in Australia
Are you looking to grow your career in food quality and laboratory operations? Kerry Group is hiring a Quality Assurance Technologist in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. This is a full-time permanent role. The Quality Assurance Job at Kerry in Australia offers hands-on experience in raw material testing, finished product evaluation, quality system verification, and laboratory compliance within a global food and nutrition company.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Quality Assurance Technologist
- Category: Quality
- Job ID: 62339
- Location: Brisbane (Murarrie)
- Country: Australia
- Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
- Reporting To: Laboratory Manager
- Working Hours: Rotation Shift (Monday – Friday)
About the Company:
Kerry Group is the world’s leading taste and nutrition company serving the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The company partners with customers globally to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products consumed by billions of people.
With a strong vision to be the most valued partner in sustainable nutrition, Kerry offers employees the opportunity to shape the future of food while growing within a truly global environment.
Educational Requirements for this Job:
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Diploma or Degree level qualification in Food Science, or relevant laboratory and/or industry experience
Experience Requirements:
- 1–2 years of experience in food laboratories (Preferred)
- Fresh graduates with internship experience are encouraged to apply
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine QA tasks as outlined in the Quality Policies Manual and associated procedures
- Conduct finished product testing
- Perform ATP swabs, Allergen swabs, hygiene inspections, and EMP swabbing
- Carry out CCP verification checks in this Quality Assurance Job in Australia
- Input QA data into the SAP system as part of a positive release
- Isolate non-conforming stock as required
- Liaise with other departments to ensure continual improvement of products and quality systems in this Quality Assurance Technologist Role
- Assist in individual problem resolutions
- Support shelf life testing and monitoring of raw materials and intermediates
- Manage retention samples
- Participate in internal audits and routine GMP inspections
- Ensure laboratory equipment and cleanliness are maintained
- Perform daily calibration of equipment before testing
- Raise non-conformance reports for out-of-spec products
Skills Required:
- Knowledge of food quality assurance and laboratory testing procedures
- Familiarity with SAP systems
- Experience with Windows-based computer systems
- Understanding of GMP and quality systems
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
- Ability to work across all shifts as required
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
Benefits of the Quality Assurance Job:
- Opportunity to work with a global leader in taste and nutrition
- Exposure to international quality systems and food safety standards
- Career growth in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors
- Hands-on experience in QA testing, audits, and compliance
- Work in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment
