Laboratory Technician

at  George Weston Foods

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Quality and Laboratory Manager, you will assist in the daily operations of the Laboratory function at our Hamilton Yeast site. Working collaboratively with Operations, Sales, Customer Services, R&D and other relevant personnel on site, this role will ensure Right First-Time production under Quality & Food Safety conforming systems that meet the customer’s requirements.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Collect samples for quality control testing and shelf-life retention.
• Maintain an accurate testing database.
• Interpret test results and propose process improvements.
• Clean and organise lab equipment and glassware.
• Label and manage samples.
• Prepare and submit samples for external testing and interpret results.
• Ensure precise data entry and completion of Certificates of Analysis (COA).
• Manage the retention sample testing schedule.
• Communicate testing outcomes to relevant stakeholder promptly.

ABOUT US

Our core values underpin everything that we do, and the result is a really special place to work. We have a fun, vibrant and a unique company culture that is founded on our four core values: Safe, Courageous, Trusting and Collaborative
Mauri is a division of the George Weston Foods (NZ) Limited. we are passionate about all things made with high quality bakery ingredients and Animal Feeds. We are a leading industry supplier, milling over one million tones of grain across 14 sites in Australia and New Zealand. With a strong focus on innovation and insights, we align closely with our customers to create products and develop solutions that help their business’ grow.
If you would like to know more about our business, the website is https://www.gwf.com.au/
If you are looking to take that next step in your career, and really want to make a mark in your next role…then look no further. Apply now via our careers page
Due to the current border restrictions, we cannot accept applications from offshore migrants at present.
This role is therefore only open to NZ citizens, residents, and those with Open Work Visa’s.

• Collect samples for quality control testing and shelf-life retention.
• Maintain an accurate testing database.
• Interpret test results and propose process improvements.
• Clean and organise lab equipment and glassware.
• Label and manage samples.
• Prepare and submit samples for external testing and interpret results.
• Ensure precise data entry and completion of Certificates of Analysis (COA).
• Manage the retention sample testing schedule.
• Communicate testing outcomes to relevant stakeholder promptly