About the role
Reporting to the QC Manager, you will carry out quality inspections, sampling, approved in-house tests and checks of laboratory results against product specifications. The role covers dairy powders, including blended milk powders, as well as honey, bone broth powders, collagen peptide powders and other food powders processed at the site.
You will check the implementation of applicable Risk Management Programme (RMP) requirements, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and hygiene controls across receiving, processing, packing, storage and dispatch. You will provide inspection findings and records to support the QC Manager's technical assessments, non-conformance decisions and final product release.
Key responsibilities
- Inspect formulated milk powder and other dairy products, honey, bone broth powder, collagen peptide powder and other food powders before dispatch in accordance with the inspection plan
- Verify product names, specifications, production batch numbers, production dates, shelf life and label information
- Check packaging integrity, seal condition, product appearance, color, odor and the presence of foreign matter
- Carry out incoming quality inspections of milk powder, whey protein powder and other dairy raw materials against relevant requirements
- Collect samples of dairy raw materials, semi-finished products and finished products in accordance with approved sampling plans and SOPs
- Carry out internal moisture content testing of formulated milk powder and other applicable dairy powders and arrange external laboratory testing
- Conduct on-site quality inspections of dairy powder blending, filling and packaging in accordance with the inspection plan and applicable RMP, GMP, approved SOPs and product specifications
- Carry out daily and weekly hygiene inspections in accordance with the company's applicable RMP, GMP, approved cleaning and hygiene SOPs
- Record the name, batch number, quantity and inspection basis where raw materials, semi-finished products or finished products do not meet specifications
- Complete and retain sampling, inspection, internal testing, external laboratory report, environmental monitoring and abnormality reporting records promptly and accurately
About you
- A relevant New Zealand diploma or higher qualification, or an equivalent overseas qualification, in Food Science, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Food Safety, Quality Management or a closely related discipline; alternatively, at least three years of relevant work experience may substitute for the formal qualification requirement
- The ability to carry out approved quality checks, interpret test results against specifications, identify defects and inconsistencies, and support systematic investigation of quality issues
- Strong attention to detail
About us
Natural Farm Group Limited is a New Zealand health product manufacturer supplying local and international markets through its own brands and contract manufacturing services. Our product range includes dairy powders, honey and nutritional products. Our manufacturing operations include blending, filling and packing a range of food products.