QC Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a Quality Control Assistant to join our coffee supply‑chain team in Sydney. The role supports the end‑to‑end assessment of coffee lots, from pre‑shipment samples to arrivals, ensuring compliance with our quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Follow internal policies and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
• Analyse offers, pre‑shipment, shipment and arrival samples (commercial to specialty).
• Prepare and dispatch coffee samples to customers.
• Maintain accurate records of all coffees received and assessed.
• Conduct cupping sessions following SCA protocols and record sensory data.
• Perform physical measurements such as screen size and moisture content.
• Authorize product release when quality specifications are met.
• Keep cupping areas, dishwashing facilities and sample rooms clean and organized.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in coffee cupping, sensory evaluation and quality assessment.
• Experience in coffee quality control, roasting, hospitality, food & beverage or laboratory environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with specialty and commercial coffee markets is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a dynamic trading environment with strong English communication skills.

Required skills

• Coffee cupping
• Sensory evaluation
• SCA cupping protocols
• Sample management and record keeping
• Physical analysis of coffee attributes (screen size, moisture content)