Coordinator, Quality Material Compliance

Van Drunen • Momence, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we’re striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence. This role offers an opportunity to play a key role in maintaining product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance. You will gain exposure to laboratory testing, product specification management, and quality systems within a growing manufacturing organization. You will collaborate with Quality, Operations, Production, and Supply Chain teams to support business success in a dynamic environment that values accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development. This position directly impacts customer satisfaction, product integrity, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of applicable quality, compliance, laboratory, or food manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical thinking, critical problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and software.
• Ability to perform general office-based work, including extended computer use and document review.
• Ability to lift and transport samples, files, and materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within agriculture, food manufacturing, dietary supplements, quality assurance, or related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the Positive Hold and Release program to ensure ingredients and finished products meet established food safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate analytical testing of raw materials and finished products for chemical, physical, and microbiological properties.
• Maintain testing schedules, monitor laboratory lead times, and track the progress of internal and external analyses.
• Review and interpret analytical test results against product specifications and quality requirements.
• Communicate testing results, product disposition decisions, and compliance-related information across departments.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding testing status, quality documentation, and analysis timelines.

Benefits

• Supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
• Flexible work arrangements that may include both office-based and remote work responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed