Allied Pinnacle Pty Ltd is a leading milling, manufacturing and distributor of flour-based food products including bakery products, flour premixes and food ingredients supplied to our retail, foodservice and commercial customers. Our heritage encompasses more than 100 years of flour milling and food ingredient expertise.

We have a reputation for excellence in customer service, product supply, technical expertise, quality, and we focus on the safety and engagement of our employees. We are committed to building a great future by enhancing individual and team success, encouraging diversity, and supporting innovative thinking.

An opportunity currently exists for a Laboratory Technician based at our Kensington site on a permanent full-time basis. The primary purpose of this position is to conduct routine activities of the laboratory as required and assist in maintaining the Quality and Food Safety Management system at the site.

Key accountabilities include:

Perform the day-to-day activities of the site testing laboratory and test baking to meet production and product release requirements

Prepare and conduct chemical and physical analyses and evaluations on grain/flour/premixes to ensure compliance with specifications

Perform dough rheology tests to demonstrate flour functionality following laboratory methods.

Review data against specification and be able to interpret data.

Collect finished product retention samples and maintain the retention room.

Collect finished product samples and conduct shelf-life studies.

Assist in investigating non-conformances and customer complaints.

Collect and dispatch samples for external laboratory testing as specified by the customer.

Conduct GMP audits and glass and hard plastic audits and raise non-conformance reports.

The successful applicant will possess:

Food Science/Chemistry or related qualifications are desirable.

At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

Experienced QA Assistant/QA Officer/Laboratory Technician with some basic Food Science / Quality Control/HACCP background will be advantageous.

Knowledge of Manufacturing Standards (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures

Basic exposure and understanding of laboratory-based testing methods and procedures.

Ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a team.

Must be methodical, proactive, accurate with attention to detail, able to work unsupervised, have good decision-making skills and be able to prioritise tasks.

A working proficiency with systems including Microsoft Office software.

What is in it for you:

Our culture is warm, friendly, and inclusive, and we encourage each other to bring our authentic selves to work.

Work/Life balance.

Access to EAP.

Living our Values: Act as One, Better Every day, Own It, Think Differently, and Enjoy the Ride.

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We appreciate every application and will reach out to shortlisted candidates.