Quality Control Officer

• Based in Devonport, TAS
• Competitive salary $$$ + incentives + superannuation
• Join a global leading berry company

THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and detail-orientated Quality Control (QC) Officer to join our Tasmanian team, based in Devonport. In this key role, you will report to the Southern Operations Manager and lead efforts to monitor, enhance, and evaluate the quality of pre- and post-packaged berries. Your mission? To ensure our fruit consistently meets the highest standards of quality. 

In this DC based role, you will play a vital role in ensuring all fresh produce aligns with regulatory requirements and exceeds customer expectations, whilst overseeing and managing a small team of labour hire workers.

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Supporting site management in fruit coordination through assessing quality, shelf life, and travelling time.
• Monitor produce quality upon arrival and provide timely feedback to growers and regional teams.
• Oversee compliance with QA/QC policies and procedures across the site.
• Conduct fruit quality assessments to standards.
• Ensure QC equipment have been checked, calibrated, and meet operational requirements.
• Support internal quality audits and implement improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate the training, onboarding, and delegation of tasks for labour hire workers to ensure a cohesive team.
• Compiling daily QC reports.

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.

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

Employee benefits are subject to eligibility requirements, please visit our website to learn more about accessing our benefits as a Driscoll’s employee.

Experience the Driscoll’s difference. Apply now to connect with our friendly team and learn more about the exceptional employee experience at Driscoll’s.