Quality Controller – Permanent Role
We’re looking for a reliable and detail-focused Quality Controller to join our team at DMS Pukepack in a permanent, year-round role. This role is based at our packhouse, just out of Te Puke.
This is a hands-on position where you’ll be responsible for checking fruit quality and making sure packing meets required standards.
What you’ll be doing:
- Carry out fruit sampling and quality checks.
- Make sure fruit meets required standards (ZIL, MPI, Nutrikiwi, DMS).
- Complete CCP checks and verifications.
- Record results clearly and accurately.
- Share quality results with grading, packing, and production teams.
- Work with the Quality team to achieve the best quality outcomes.
- Follow food safety (BRCGS) and Health & Safety requirements
This role may be required to cover our night shift during our peak season (approx. March – June) as our business operates both a day shift and a night shift.
Please note that flexibility is important as you may help with other tasks when required especially in our non-peak season.
What we’re looking for:
- Strong attention to detail
- Reliable and able to follow processes
- Good communication skills
- Basic to good computer skills
- Able to work well in a team and in a fast-paced environment
It would be a bonus if you have the following but for the right candidate training can be provided:
- Experience in kiwifruit or a similar industry
- Previous Quality Control experience
- Zespri CCP qualifications (Levels 2–5)
- Experience/qualifications in other quality and compliance program (e.g. MPI or Class 2 program)
- Understanding of food safety and compliance systems
If this is ticking boxes for you, please apply now with your CV.
