QC Inspector – Canning
Advertised: 24 January 2026
WR Carpenter (PNG) Limited
FMCG, Manufacturing, Quality | Madang
Position Title: QC Inspector – Canning
Company Name: Carpenter Agricultural & Manufacturing Ltd (T/A Globe)
Location: Madang
Job Overview
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and committed QC Inspector – Canning to support quality and food safety standards within our canned meat processing operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe, hygienic, and compliant production processes across low acid canned meat operations, including blending, filling, metal detection, and can seaming.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in implementing and monitoring food safety and hygiene practices across the canning process
- Verify sodium nitrite solution preparation, blending, and batch testing in line with quality standards
- Conduct routine quality checks on metal detectors, weighing scales, and seaming equipment
- Perform visual and dimensional inspections of can seams and take immediate corrective action when required
- Maintain accurate inspection records and promptly report deviations or defects
- Monitor production stages to ensure consistent product quality and process compliance
- Support investigations into quality issues and assist with corrective and preventive actions
- Ensure production is stopped when specifications are not met to safeguard product integrity
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Grade 12 with A or B in English and Mathematics, or Diploma/Degree in Applied Science
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in QA/QC within the canning or food processing industry
- Sound knowledge of quality inspection procedures and food safety standards
- Ability to analyze issues and prepare clear quality reports
- Familiarity with metal detection, weighing systems, and can seaming operations
Desired Personal Qualities
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Willing to work overtime and handle operational challenges
- Reliable, proactive, and deadline-driven
- Good communication skills and a team-focused mindset
How to Apply:
If you're excited to join a dynamic team and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and why you'd be a great fit for this role to [email protected] or by clicking Apply below.
Applications close by COB Friday, 06 February 2026.
More information
Job ID: #25751
Industry: FMCG, Manufacturing, Quality
Location: Madang, Papua New Guinea
Company: WR Carpenter (PNG) Limited
Company Description: The WR Carpenter (PNG) Group has developed and operated businesses in Papua New Guinea since 1919 when WR Carpenter & Co. Limited registered in Rabaul. At that time Rabaul was the main business centre and capital of New Guinea and had been under military occupation since 1914. The principal business of WR Carpenter & Co Limited was the purchase of island produce and the selling of general merchandise. The Group's evolution in Papua New Guinea has diversified over this period and has variously included Plantations, Shipping, Merchandising, Insurance, Aviation, and Automotive interests and the Information Technology business technology sector.
Company Website: www.wrcpng.com
Source: www.pngworkforce.com