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We are Fonterra, one of the worlds largest dairy nutrition companies. Here in Australia, we collect milk from farmers across Victoria and Tasmania, and our manufacturing sites turn this into the dairy foods you know and love in our supermarkets, including Perfect Italiano, Mainland, Western Star, and Bega. We also sell dairy ingredients to many of the worlds leading food companies and partner with food services businesses across the country to get dairy foods into chefs hands. As a Cooperative created and owned by New Zealand dairy farmers, our collaboration, innovation and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We are committed to caring for the land, our animals and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in Australia and around the world. As part of the Fonterra Coop, you will be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk. When you join Fonterra, youll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions. About the role Reporting to the Technical Officer, the role will fill a vacancy in the Quality Department. Tasks include calibrating, operating, monitoring and servicing inline testing devices and standalone units. The role works Monday to Friday on a 38hour week roster. Key responsibilities Fonterra and Regulatory Standards Health Safety & Wellbeing Food Safety & Product Quality (FSQ) Compliance with SOPs Environmental swabbing with adherence to the Pathogen Management Program Water sampling and AMRA & ATP testing Sample collection for Milk, Cheese, Powder, Ricotta, Whey Liquids, Concentrate and byproducts Clearing of incoming goods GMP and Glass and Hard Plastic auditing Completing downgrade reports Product clearance, allocation and respecification Retrieve results from BVAQ, SAP and distribute information About you We are looking for individuals who have prior experience within a food manufacturing environment and a passion for quality. This role suits a strong and effective communicator with excellent organisation and planning skills, and: Good understanding of food safety principles, and quality control methods and processes Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the food manufacturing industry Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organisation. Detailoriented mindset with good analytical abilities Ability to work within a team. Intermediate IT/Computer skills with prior SAP experience desirable Opportunity and Diversity At Fonterra we are committed to building a diverse workplace and we welcome applicants with excellent transferable skills. If you may only meet some requirements, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities. You can also join our Talent Community to be notified about new and relevant job opportunities. Benefits of life at Fonterra Our people and what they bring to our Coop shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits regardless of your role or location. Fonterra is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best and be empowered to create goodness for generations. #J-18808-Ljbffr