Quality Control Officer

About the business 

Wholesale Food Group is a leading food manufacturer in Australia, specializing in gourmet Mediterranean-inspired foods and custom private label food products for food brand owners, retailers, and distribution companies. Since 1996, they have served a diverse range of local and national B2B customers across various industries and international clients. Their Gold Coast, Queensland location has been a hub for high-quality food manufacturing services and gourmet products.

About the Role
We are seeking a Quality Control Officer to join our growing team to help enforce and monitor our quality system requirements across the manufacturing floor. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality consistent food product within a food manufacturing industry, this is your opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment — with no weekend work required!

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct QC checks for in-process and line clearances to maintain compliance and assist staff in maintaining line control.

• Monitoring production, noting any quality or hygiene problems or deviations from specified procedure, and reporting to the Production Supervisor / Quality Manager

• Batch sheet documentation control and maintenance

• Calibrate scales, pH meters and other monitoring equipment to maintain compliance

• Manage retention samples and standards for finished goods, packaging, and raw materials

• Inspect and approve incoming packaging materials, ensuring compliance with lab standards and specifications

• Identifying and reporting trends in quality data, complaints or non-conformances

• Assisting with the third-party microbiological testing regime and site environmental monitoring system (microbiological, allergens)

  What we are looking for:

• A minimum of 1-2 years’ industry experience in a similar role.

• Sound understanding of quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Strong attention to detail with a practical, logical approach to problem-solving.

• Proactive, well-organised, and motivated.

Why Join Us?

• Monday to Friday schedule – enjoy your weekends off!

• Join a growing, reputable business with over 25 years of success.

• Be part of a passionate and dedicated team in a collaborative environment.

• Located in the beautiful Gold Coast, QLD.