FSQ Technician at The Kraft Heinz Company

Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Technical Concepts Grasping, Stakeholder Influence, Low Acid Food Safety, Acid Food Safety, Decision Making, Product Quality, Manufacturing Environment, Quality Risk Assessment, Food Safety Exposure, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office Suite, Personal Integrity

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Job Description Food Safety Quality Technician Opportunity to grow your Food Safety career! Collaborative and dynamic work environment Fixed Term Contract from April 2026 – December 2026 in King Street, NZ. Grow Your Food Safety Quality Career with Kraft Heinz! Are you a food safety / science graduate looking to grow your career in Food Safety Quality? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting fixed-term opportunity for a FSQ Technician to join our Food Safety and Quality team based out of our King Street, New Zealand site! The Company The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands. Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to: Implement and maintain the site’s food safety and quality requirements, driving completion of related action plans and ensuring compliance. Oversee product sampling, testing and calibration activities; make or support release decisions to confirm conformity with customer, third‑party and company specifications. Investigations into quality incidents and complaints using risk assessment and root‑cause analysis, and manage corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurrence. Plan, perform and report internal audits and validation activities (including control point validations), and ensure timely closure of findings. Provide technical input and risk mitigation for new product, process or packaging projects to safeguard food safety and quality outcomes. Develop and deliver quality training and competency assessments for production and operations staff to improve right‑first‑time performance. Prepare clear, data‑driven reports and materials for FSQ and steering meetings to support decision making and continuous improvement. Maintain site control measures and behavioural safety standards through regular verifications and accountability reporting. About you: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team Ability to grasp technical concepts and influence stakeholders with facts. Understanding of low acid and acid food safety Decision making ability on product quality. Experience in a manufacturing environment with quality risk assessment and food safety exposure High level of computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PPT) High level of personal integrity and sense of right and wrong Eligibility to work in New Zealand with full working rights. Benefits of working with us Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand In House Training Programs Corporate Discount Programs Ready to make an Impact? If you're passionate about Food Safety & Quality, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team environment, please submit your application. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our job advertisements early. #LI-DNI Location(s) King Street Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. ABOUT US Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company. Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food. WHY US We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz. INCLUSION MATTERS TO US Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry. We’re committed to: Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities. Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include implementing and maintaining site food safety and quality requirements, overseeing product sampling and testing, and conducting investigations into quality incidents using root-cause analysis. The role also involves planning and reporting internal audits, providing technical input for new projects, and developing quality training for staff.