Quality Assurance Technician – 12 month contract in Barossa Packaging, Australia

About us 

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is one of the world’s largest wine companies. At TWE we are led everyday by our purpose, Boldly Cultivating. We are boldly cultivating value through our brands, wine, people & environment for enriched & joyful communities.  

At TWE we cultivate our teams to be their very best. And in turn, our people push us to make bigger and bolder decisions. Our focus on Boldly Cultivating unites us as a global team and fuels our vision to become the world’s most desirable luxury wine company – known for the experiences we create for our consumers, customers, partners, suppliers and our people. 

To learn more about our purpose and our renowned portfolio of global brands, click here (https://www.tweglobal.com/brands) .

About the role

Based at TWEB Packaging Centre and reporting to the QA Lead, this role is responsible for performing microbiological tests on packaged products. The Quality Assurance Technician provides support to the site regarding product quality and food safety.

• Implement and maintain compliance with the food safety and quality management system by reporting food safety hazards and quality problems as they arise

• Check wine to bottle meets minimum chemical specification (BAF)

• Perform routine microbiological tests on finished products and process samples

• Conduct regular line audits to ensure the product is within specification, and provide support on guidance to address areas of non-conformance or concern

• Complete & update records of basic hygiene testing on the line after sanitisation

• Assist with line trials on nominated packaging components

About you

You have previous experience working in a laboratory, micro or food packaging facility. You can balance priorities to ensure HSE and Quality Right First Time (QRFT) are maintained while meeting production targets.

• Familiarity with QA systems

• Experience conducting microbiological testing

• Exposure to packaging operations

• Skilled in the use of Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Previous experience using JD Edwards would be a plus

Why you’ll love it here:

• Our culture is built on bringing our whole selves, being courageous and delivering together – it’s our DNA and the heart of who we are at TWE. 

• We prioritise your growth with access to global career opportunities and structured programs designed to support your health, wellbeing and career development.

• Enjoy the world’s most desirable wines through our generous employee product allowance 

• Plus, you’ll get an extra day off each year with your “TWEforME Day” – a day to spend however you choose!

We offer a range of great benefits such as flexibility, rewards and discounts and health and wellbeing initiatives. To find out more, click here (https://www.tweglobal.com/careers/benefits) .

It takes all varietals! 

At TWE, we proudly celebrate diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the consumers who enjoy our products.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact [email protected], quoting the job title and reference number.