Ready to make an impact?We're looking for a Quality Control Officer in this 6 month secondment to join our team here in Christchurch.This role is positioned in our Fruit & Veg team and is responsible for playing a part in all quality assurance activities at our Christchurch Produce Distribution Centre which services our South Island stores.Reporting to the Quality Control Team Leader, the successful candidate will work closely with the Distribution Centre, Buying and store teams. Our aim is to bring to life the values of making kiwis' a little better everyday, by continually improving the quality of fruit and vegetables for stores and customers.The shift times would be Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday as 10 hour shifts from 5.30/6 am, until 4 pm.About the Role | Mo te Turanga? To monitor and assess Fruit & Veg lines delivered to the distribution center (DC).? To validate the compliance with product quality and labeling specifications set by the Woolworths quality assurance team and Government Legislation? Collaborate with the Commercial Buying Team to ensure we are delivering the best quality offer for store operations to enhance customer experience? Reporting to Quality Control Team Leader and working alongside the buying teams to deliver safe, quality products in line with Woolworth's specifications and company KPI's? Bring to life flexibility and drive productivity? Foster an environment focused on delivering a great team experienceYou will have:Essential:? Experience working with a diverse team? Effective written and verbal communication skills? Computer skills? Passion for produce? Ability to lift 20kg comfortably and repeatedly? Ability to multitask? Ability to maintain composure in demanding situations? Create an environment where people share successes? Engage others in gaining and maintaining support for changeDesirable:? Experience working in a highly regulated environment? Post Harvest knowledge? Agronomy / Agriculture knowledge? Understanding of supermarket retailing and commercial processes? Foster a team environment where people can challenge current practices? Makes changes that result in quantifiable business benefits? Farming or/and retail fruit & veg experienceWorking with Woolworths NZ | Me mahi tahi tatou ki Woolworths NZOur purpose is to make Kiwis' lives a little better every day.We're friendly, down-to-earth, and energetic - we work hard but we have a great time doing it, and we love what we do. There is plenty of scope for new ideas, lots of room for you to add value, and importantly, you'll be working with a business that touches the lives of three million New Zealanders a week. We offer a diverse range of career opportunities across our ecosystemCountdownCartology, Vineonline & CountdownXPrimary ConnectWholesale Distributors Limited (Fresh Choice)We are proud to be a Work 180 endorsed employer for all women, view the great work we do here.Come as you are | Nau mai, whakatau maiWe're an equal opportunity employer and are committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all. If you're smart and good at what you do, let's work together | Me mahi tahi tatou
