PCQI Document Control Specialist

New Classic Cooking LLC • Avenel, NJ

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About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized PCQI / Document Control Specialist to support our Quality and Food Safety programs. In this dual-role position, you will maintain oversight of our Preventive Controls Food Safety Plan while managing the company’s document control system to ensure full compliance with FDA, FSMA, and applicable third-party certification standards. This role involves gathering, maintaining, and updating essential documents from vendors.

Requirements

• PCQI certification required (or ability to obtain shortly after hire).
• Experience in food manufacturing, FDA-regulated industry, or similar environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of FSMA regulations and preventive controls requirements.
• Experience with document control systems (manual or electronic).
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with QMS or ERP systems is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 2-4 years administrative experience.
• Demonstrated above average written communication skills in the English language.
• Must be advanced with all MS Office software, must have excellent typing skills.
• The ability to interact with department heads regarding corporate compliance.
• Ability to maintain professional and positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively & efficiently.
• Possess high-level of ethics and integrity.
• Must be able to keep information confidential.
• Ability to work in both office and production floor environments.
• Ability to lift 25–40 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to stand, walk, and observe production processes as needed.
• Availability to support audits, recalls, and training sessions during off-hours if required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and verify the facility’s Food Safety Plan as the designated PCQI.
• Conduct hazard analyses, validate and verify preventive controls, and document corrective actions.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for FDA, state, customer, and third-party audits.
• Manage controlled documents including SOPs, policies, forms, batch records, and training files.
• Issue, revise, archive, and track controlled documents in accordance with internal procedures.
• Ensure employee access to the most current versions of procedures and forms.
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and customer visits.
• Collaborate with Production, QA, and Sanitation to ensure procedures reflect actual practices.
• Assist in training staff on updated documents, food safety programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Gathering, maintaining, and updating essential documents from vendors.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and food safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level