Food Safety Inspection jobs

About Us

JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is the largest and most respected meat and food processor in Australia with a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added products. Our Northern division operates five beef processing plants across Queensland and Northern NSW, producing more than 400,000 tonnes of beef products every year.

Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland’s world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville Plant is JBS Australia’s most northern operation. Cattle are sourced from a wide supply area, including the Northern Territory, north and north-western Queensland and packed into the AMH brand, the most trusted name in beef. The plant employs approximately 600 team members with a processing capacity of 900 head of cattle per day, operating 5 days per week.

About the Role

JBS Townsville is currently recruiting an experienced Food Safety and Quality Assurance Officer (FSQA) Officer to join the team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the QA Manager, the FSQA Officer will play an integral role in monitoring, reporting, and rectifying issues within product, hygiene and food safety throughout the Plant and ensuring the production of a quality product. The annual salary for this position is not less than $79,423.00 plus superannuation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

· Ensuring food safety and quality of products

· Interacting with management, production and supervisory personnel to achieve the desired quality levels

· Checking product against specifications and food safety standards

· Interacting/liaising with AQIS and other regulatory bodies when and where necessary so that all established guidelines are met

· Participating in internal and external audits

· Monitoring total hygiene practices in amenities, production areas, and render department on a daily basis

About You

· Previous experience in a similar FSQA or QA role within the meat industry advantageous

· Successful completion of the required AUS-Meat levels of competency and any other qualifications required by statutory authorities

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Basic supervisory skills

· Demonstrable problem-solving skills

· Knowledge of workplace health and safety

· Demonstrated computer literacy specifically within Excel, Word and Outlook

· Exceptional ability to prioritise and multi-task

· Excellent attention to detail

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

· Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment

Why work for JBS Australia?

· Heavily discounted JBS products

· Retail discounts with national partners

· Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank Private

· Ongoing training and career development opportunities

The Ad is valid for 28 days.

Interested? APPLY NOW!

Pay: $79,423.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person