Quality Assessor - Timaru

Position Title: Quality Assessor

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Grade: Scale NO GRADE 

Requisition ID: 42623 

McCain Foods is a Global business specialized in creating great tasting food for over 60 years. We produce and sell a variety of the world’s favourite products to millions of customers and consumers around the world. We might have even served you and your family with one of our classic products. We know the importance that food plays in people’s lives – the power it brings to communities and families. Our purpose is to bring enjoyment to people’s lives through great tasting food, in a way that reflects our values.  

Our secret ingredient? Our People.  Our team is made up of individuals worldwide whose curiosity, courage and commitment are what have made McCain Foods an International household name.

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assessor to join our Timaru production team.  You will be responsible for all aspects of our quality testing in our Fryplant, including incoming raw potatoes to finished products.

About you 

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  Hold health and safety in high regard

  
  


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  Be able to demonstrate your ability as a team player and have good organisational, people and communication skills (across multiple departments and all levels of personnel).

  
  


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  Have previous knowledge of Manufacturing Processes, Safety, Quality (HACCP, GMP), Warehouse Management Systems and Environmental Management Systems.

  
  


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  Be able to demonstrate your ability to work on various unconnected projects; have a passion for delivering results, be a logical thinker and have proven problem-solving skills.

  
  


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  Be able to understand (and, when required, create/update) documentation in any of the systems mentioned above.

  
  


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  Ensure that all quality systems relevant to the process and packing area are adhered to during each shift.  For example, accurate documentation; compliance with our food safety management system.

  
  


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  Be able to work a rotating pattern of 12-hour shifts (Two days on 6.45am-7pm, two nights on 6.45pm-7am, then four days off) 

  
  

What’s in it for you?

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  Step into an inclusive workplace, where your growth and development is nurtured through hands-on learning and ongoing development opportunities. 

  
  


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  Enjoy competitive hourly rates and staff sales perks!

  
  


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  Automatic coverage for Life and Total Permanent Disability Insurance

  
  


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  Benefit from a matched Employer KiwiSaver contribution of up to 4% 

  
  

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and will be required to do a medical assessment and a drug screening test.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know  and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. 

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Job Family: Manufacturing      
Division: ANZ 
Department: ​Timaru Production D ​
Location(s): NZ - New Zealand : Canterbury : Timaru 

Company: McCain Foods (NZ) Limited