Quality Assessor Assistant

**Who are we?**

Zespri is more than simply the world's single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand's best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.

**What's the role?**

Reporting to the Quality Team Lead, we are on the search for Quality Assessor Assistants to join our European Quality team in Agen. The primary purpose of this position is to promote industry development of Zespri quality systems through the development and implementation of audit plans with facilities and based on risk assessments. This is to ensure compliance with the Zespri quality system including product, container, direct delivery, pre-pack and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Undertake audits of facilities as per daily plan according to Zespri procedures
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive audit records for each facility within specified timeframes
- Assist with follow-up and report on quality issues identified by outturn reports or customer complaints
- Assist in projects outside of the base audit plans when required
- Liaise with other Zespri teams and assist the wider ZGS team as required
- Participate in the weekly quality conference calls

**Who are you?**
- Sound knowledge of fruit export requirements
- A good working knowledge of Mobile QA (preferred)
- Knowledge and identification of common kiwifruit pests and quality standards (preferred)
- Fluency in English
- A driver’s licence the ability to travel nationally
- Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) with good numeracy and analytical skills

**Why Zespri?**

Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 850+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of being personally connected, results-driven, and committed to guardianship. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.

**Job Type**: Contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: 35,000.00€ - 40,000.00€ per year

**Language**:

- French (required)
- English? (required)

**Location**:

- 40990 Dax (required)