Oranutrition Limited is a rapid growing healthcare products manufacturer based at Wiri, Auckland. 

We are looking for a responsible and reliable Junior Quality Assurance Officer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone at the beginning of their career to gain practical experience in quality assurance within the nutraceutical and food manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate reports of product quality issues and ensure resolution in accordance with company guidelines and regulatory requirements

• Checking that production lines adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and identifying process deviations.

• Conducting physical tests (using tools like calipers or gauges) or laboratory analysis on products and raw materials.

• Organisation and administration of retention samples, stability samples, and controlled documents

• Microbiological sampling of areas, equipment, and products, and assisting with microbial and environmental monitoring

• Experience in food manufacturing environment for exports would be ideal

• High attention to detail which ensure that all the declarations and permits including product labels meet regulatory and company requirements

• Inspects the facility to ensure a high level of cleanliness is maintained in order to meet food safety requirements

• Coordinate and support on site audits conducted by external providers 

• Prepare reports, compile, and maintain records on product quality status and inspections that have been conducted

• Provide recommendations on procedures, standards, and equipment to maintain product quality

• Report findings clearly and escalate any quality concerns or non-compliance issues

Requirements:

• A degree or diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Recent graduates and candidates with limited work experience are encouraged to apply.

• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Basic knowledge of RMP,GMP, HACCP, or quality management systems is an advantage, but not essential.

• Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred, as we have significant enquiries from Mandarin-speaking clients

Please be advised that this position is only open to candidate who holds a PR or citizenship.