Food Safety Officer

Overview

Work for a global FMCG company behind some of the world’s most trusted brands. We offer a supportive environment that recognises talent, encourages career growth, and empowers you to make a difference.

We are hiring a Food Safety Officer to join our Smith's Snackfood team in Tingalpa. You will support the Food Safety Coordinator in maintaining food safety, compliance and sanitation standards across the site, including Pest and Environmental Monitoring (PEM), Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and AIB International Audit preparation. Ensure cleaning and sanitation procedures are understood and correctly executed across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety inspections, audits and compliance checks.

• Manage pest control activities, including rodent monitoring, cockroach inspections, Rentokil support and fogging notifications.

• Coordinate Pest and Environmental Monitoring Program (PEMP) activities, including environmental monitoring and swabbing.

• Manage sanitation programs, periodic cleaning schedules and reporting.

• Complete daily quality checks, including TOMRA reviews, packaging checks, COA reviews and SAP entries.

• Maintain food safety records, audit documentation and employee training, while supporting allergen validation, foreign object investigations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in a food manufacturing environment

• Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Quality Assurance or a related field is desirable

• Knowledge of food processing and packaging equipment

• Sound knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP and GMP

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Strong interpersonal, communication and report-writing skills

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

• Good PC and data entry skills

For you

• Competitive benefits package

• Excellent Hourly Rate

• Discounts on Scoopon, Luxury Escapes, Asahi Beverages portfolio

• Generous leave options (wellness, birthday, volunteer, 20 weeks parental for both primary & secondary carer, additional leave purchase/cash out)

• Lease Plan

• Health & Wellness programs

• Discounted private health insurance

• Financial coaching

• Counselling sessions

• Flu vaccinations

• Skin checks

• Professional development programs

• Global career opportunities

PepsiCo’s hiring process:

1. Submit your application

2. Interview(s) / Skills evaluation

3. Online Assessment process

4. Background checks

5. Decision

PepsiCo is dedicated to sustainability with initiatives like EV chargers, net-zero energy efficiency, hydro trucks, and net-zero water usage. We foster innovation and empower employees to make a meaningful impact through Pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). Join us to shape the future of food and beverages with a focus on sustainability.

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