Goodman Fielder Papua New Guinea is one of PNG’s largest food companies, manufacturing and distributing high-quality Flour, Stock Feed, Rice, Snacks and Bakery products throughout the country. Well-known products and brands include Flame Flour, Flame Stockfeed, Flame Oil & Sugar, Flame Rice, Bilas Bread, Skel Rice, Twisties snacks, Arthurs Pies, and the Meadow Lea range.

At GFI, we care about making everyday food better for everyone.

Our goal is to be the leading and most innovative food company with a mission to meet our customers’ needs for superior quality foods with brands that are trusted by families everywhere. We are the go-to source of consumer, shopper, and customer insights to help our customer and business partners succeed.

We currently have a vacancy for an QC Technician (LAE) to join our already strong and effective Quality Control Team in LAE. This role will be reporting to the QAQC Supervisor. The successful incumbent will be responsible for conducting quality checks at various stages of the production process within the plant. This includes on-the-spot sampling, inspection, testing, and reporting to ensure all materials and processes comply with product quality and safety standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform routine on-site inspections and sampling of raw materials, in-process, and finished goods.
• Monitor production line parameters and ensure compliance with established quality control standards.
• Conduct basic on-site quality tests (e.g., moisture checks, sieve analysis, temperature monitoring) as requested by management arrangement.
• Identify and report any deviations or abnormalities in product quality to the QAQC Supervisor and Production Lead.
• Ensure timely communication between the lab and production teams during any quality issues or adjustments.
• Check sanitation, hygiene, and GMP compliance across the production and warehouse
• Ensure sampling procedures and retention sample storage follow SOPs.
• Support traceability by maintaining accurate, real-time documentation of inspection activities.
• Assist with verification of metal detectors, sieves, and inline quality devices.
• Participate in quality audits and safety walkthroughs on the production floor.

Behavior (How to):

• Ensure your own behaviors are consistent with the vision, principles, goals and or priorities for GF.
• Take ownership for meeting your daily goals and targets on time.
• Seek support and feedback from your manager if you are unsure of your responsibilities.
• Make an active contribution to the team environment, through sharing knowledge and collaborating with others to build a high performing team.
• Always ensure commitment and clear understanding of GF policies and procedures and adhere to the principles.

Health and Safety:

• Comply with all health and safety regulations on site.
• Follow instructions given for your own health and safety and that of others by following safe work procedures.
• Prevent any environmental incidents from occurring and actively report any safety concerns, near miss or incidents to the Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator and your immediate Manager when the incident occurs.
• Actively comply with Safety WALK’s and TALK’s according to the schedule.
• Wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety equipment required in designated areas (100% compliance).
• Comply with all safety, quality and Goodman Fielder policies and practices.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: QC Supervisor, QA/QC Manager, Production Operators, Maintenance Staff
• External: Occasionally with equipment technicians or raw material suppliers (during inspections)

To be considered for the role, you will need to have/ be:

Technical/Functional Competencies

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent Time Management
• Team Player
• Self-motivated
• Flexible & Reliable
• Attention to Detail

Leadership competencies

• Deliver Result, Deliver Fast
• Collaborate Constructively
• Leverage Opportunities to Transform

Experience / Qualifications Required

• A diploma in Food Science, Biology, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a quality-related role in a food or feed
• Basic knowledge of feed or food production processes.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards.
• Good observation, documentation, and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in shifts and in production-floor environments.

Be part of the Skel life and join a team that values healthy eating and active lifestyles and wants to share that with all the people of PNG. Still interested? Send your letter of application and CV/resume with at least 2 referees to:

Internal Recruiter,

Goodman Fielder Papua New Guinea

P.O. Box 673, Port Moresby NCD PNG

E-mail: [email protected]

Please submit your application in either word or pdf and in only one attachment.

Applications close Monday 2^nd May 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.