We're looking for a detail-focused QA Officer to join our Food Solutions team at the Grantham Processing Plant. Reporting to the Food Solutions QA Coordinator, you'll play a hands‑on role in ensuring product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across our high‑care, high‑risk processing areas. This role contributes directly to faster issue resolution, improved product consistency, and enhanced audit readiness.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct daily QA monitoring and maintain accurate records.
* Perform internal audits, equipment calibration, and verification activities.
* Monitor CCPs, including high‑risk cook/chill programs, water activity tests, and Positive Release protocols.
* Conduct environmental swabbing, lab sample collection, and support customer complaint investigations.
* Raise and follow up non‑conformances and maintenance requests.
* Review supplier and ingredient certificates and assist with product specification updates.
* Support cleaning schedules, GMP compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Help build HACCP and quality plans for new product development projects.
Qualifications
* Previous QA experience in further processing or FMCG (3+ years preferred).
* High‑care/high‑risk processing experience, with strong CCP monitoring and data analysis skills.
* HACCP certification and familiarity with GFSI standards.
* Experience with internal audits and electronic QA documentation systems (iLeader or similar).
* Strong attention to detail and data interpretation skills.
* Competent in MS Office (Excel, Word).
* Understanding of EMP, lab, and hygiene programs is desirable.
Company Overview
Stanbroke is a family‑owned and operated Australian cattle and beef business with a proud history of quality and integrity. Our operations span Northern and Southern Queensland, including cattle properties, a feedlot, and a fully accredited processing facility. We produce a full range of grain and grass‑fed beef products and export to over 35 countries worldwide.
Benefits
* Full‑time role based at our Grantham Processing Plant.
* Contribute directly to maintaining the highest quality and compliance standards.
* Be part of a trusted, vertically integrated Australian beef business.
* Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.
* Competitive salary and exclusive staff discounts on Stanbroke beef.
If you're passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, and want to make a tangible impact in a high‑care processing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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