Quality Control

Job Title : Quality Control Employer : CentralPac LtdLocation : Cromwell, Central Otago

About the role

CentralPac Ltd is recruiting Quality Control team members for the

• cherry harvest season.

These fixed-term positions are essential for monitoring fruit quality throughout the packing process to ensure all product meets CentralPac, customer, and export standards.

QC staff inspect fruit, record accurate data, and report any issues promptly to maintain consistency, compliance, and overall product integrity.

Key responsibilities

Inspect fruit at key stages of the packing process to verify compliance with export specifications

Check size, colour, stem condition, softness, splits, and other defects

Assess both packed and reject fruit

Record inspection results accurately using QC sheets and tablets

Complete water temperature and fruit condition records as required

Report out-of-spec fruit, packaging issues, or recurring faults to the Unitec Operator or Shift Coordinator

Ensure traceability by linking all QC records to the correct packrun, grower, and market

Maintain clean, tidy, and safe work areas

Follow CentralPac food safety, hygiene, and handling procedures

Participate in post-season reviews and provide feedback on quality trends and improvement opportunities

Minimum requirements

At least 6 months of relevant experience

Understanding of fruit quality standards or previous experience in packhouse, horticulture, or quality control environments

Ability to identify defects and follow inspection procedures

Competent user of tablets or basic computer systems for recording QC data

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Good communication skills

Commitment to the full harvest period

Reliability, punctuality, and ability to follow food safety and hygiene protocols

Job Details

Term : fixed-term / seasonal role, 01 November

Hours of work will be rostered Monday to Sunday, and from peak season on working either early morning shifts (~6 : 00 am start) or late afternoon / evening shifts (~4 : 00 pm start).

You may be required to work Statutory Holidays or in the late afternoon / evening shift, and must be available for the full harvest period.

A full Job Description can be provided on request.

Please apply with your CV, including 2 x references.

Applications close on 4th December