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Palmerston North · Manawatū-Whanganui

QC technician

FeaturedFull timePosted 11/10/2026 · Closes 10/11/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$31.00/hr

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

We're hiring a quality inspector for a food production site in Highbury, Palmerston North. The site is certified to a recognised food safety standard and audited regularly. The roster is 7am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. A full 40-hour week. This role pays $31.00 an hour. We want someone methodical, observant and comfortable raising issues. No formal qualifications are needed; a good attitude matters most. Applicants need the right to work in New Zealand and two work references. Modern site with good facilities and a staff kitchen. Overtime available at peak times, paid at time and a half. Start is flexible for the right person, so get your application in.

Duties

  • Support audits and customer complaint investigations
  • Verify labels, weights and packaging against specs
  • Record results and raise non-conformances
  • Maintain calibration records for test equipment
  • Train line staff on quality standards

Required skills and experience

  • At least 6 months relevant experience
  • • Health and safety awareness
  • • Data entry
  • • Time management
  • • Microsoft Excel

Essential licences or qualifications

None required for this role.

PPE, equipment and induction

Uniform and PPE supplied. Induction covers the quality system and site safety.

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