Description:
- Based in Bundaberg, QLD
- Annual incentive program $$$
- Join a global leading berry company
THE ROLE
At Driscoll’s, we are passionate about making ordinary moments more special with the most delicious berries! As a QC Officer, you will be working with our dedicated team at our Bundaberg distribution centre, to ensure our berries is of the highest quality. Reporting to the National Supply Chain Manager, you will be supporting the operations by monitoring, and evaluating the quality of pre and post packaged berries. You will also be playing a vital role in ensuring all our berries align with regulatory requirements and exceed customer specifications.
Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Supporting site management in fruit coordination through assessing quality and shelf life.
- Monitoring fruit quality upon arrival and providing timely feedback to growers and regional teams.
- Overseeing compliance with QA/QC policies and procedures across the site.
- Conducting fruit quality assessments in line with both Driscoll’s and consumer standards.
- Ensuring QC equipment have been checked, calibrated, and meets operational requirements.
- Supporting internal quality audits and implementation of improvement initiatives.
- Compiling daily QC reports for the operations team.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
To be considered for this role, applicants will need to demonstrate capabilities in the following:
- Previous experience working in QA/Food Safety with fresh produce is highly regarded.
- Previous experience working within a warehouse environment is preferred, but not essential.
- Ability to supervise and train casual staff.
- Experienced with Microsoft Suite and warehouse systems.
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously and quickly troubleshoot issues.
- Valid forklift licence or ability to obtain one.
- Availability to work a flexible roster (4 days on, 3 days off)
ABOUT US
Driscoll’s Australia is an exciting joint venture company owned by Costa Group - Australia’s leading integrated growing and marketer of premium quality fresh produce and Driscoll’s (USA) – the world’s market leader in berries. Partnering with a broad grower base across a national footprint, Driscoll’s Australia supplies year round delicious, branded berries to consumers using exclusively patented varieties developed by our joint venture partners breeding programs. Since our inception we have successfully achieved significant yearly growth and market share, enabling us to become the market leader in our category.
BENEFITS
Want to join Driscoll’s? Our passion for berries extends to nurturing our people, we invest in your growth and prosperity through various benefits:
- Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks’ pay for the primary carer and up to 2 weeks for the secondary carer.
- Mentoring and Coaching: Programs designed to support your professional development with our local and global teams
- Employee Reward and Recognition: Service recognition awards and access to perks and discounted products through our recognition program
- Annual Health Program: Seasonal flu shots onsite
- Study Leave: Support your educational pursuits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Tailored well-being programs, confidential advice and big brand discounts!
- Novated Car Lease: Enjoy the convenience and savings on a novated lease
Experience the Driscoll’s difference. Apply now to connect with our friendly team and learn more about the exceptional employee experience at Driscoll’s.