Quality Assessor – 12‑Month Fixed‑Term (Timaru)

About the role

McCain Foods is seeking a Quality Assessor to join its Timaru fry‑plant for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. You will oversee quality testing from raw potato receipt through to finished product, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform quality checks on incoming raw potatoes and finished products.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to the food safety management system.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and other relevant quality systems each shift.
• Work a rotating schedule of 12‑hour shifts (two days, two nights, four days off).

Required profile

• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Team‑player with good organisational and communication abilities across departments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety, quality (HACCP, GMP), warehouse and environmental management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, think logically, and solve problems.
• Capability to understand, create, or update documentation in relevant systems.

Required skills

• HACCP
• GMP
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Environmental Management Systems

What we offer

• Inclusive workplace with hands‑on learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive hourly rates and staff sales perks.
• Automatic life and total permanent disability insurance coverage.
• Employer KiwiSaver contribution matched up to 4%.