Quality Technician I (Document Verifier) - 1st Shift

Makers Pride•Des Plaines, IL

10d

About The Position

The Document Verifier reviews production and quality documents submitted as daily batch records and supports food safety and quality programs through proper documentation practices. The role maintains document control and enters data into quality reporting systems, working with the quality team and other departments to meet compliance requirements. Responsibilities include work across multiple sites and maintaining facility programs that identify preserved foods as organic, kosher, gluten-free, and non-GE. The position reports food safety or quality issues to an authority able to take action and participates in mock recall and trace exercises.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience with GMP, HACCP, FSMA, and SQF.
Knowledge of GFSI and FSMA requirements.
Knowledge of QA Technician roles and responsibilities.
Knowledge of customer specifications and internal specification management.
Knowledge and experience with SAP.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and some SAP.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong self-confidence, problem-solving skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions and report problems.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule-based instructions.
Ability to work well with others in stressful situations, meet deadlines, and handle multiple priorities and tasks.
Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands and fingers; see, hear, and talk; distinguish colors; lift or carry up to 25 pounds; walk up to 400 yards; and occasionally bend, stoop, twist, and climb steps.
Ability to work in light to moderate noise, with hearing protection potentially required, and in a fast-paced environment in close proximity to others.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
QA experience in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Review production and quality documents submitted as daily batch records.
Apply knowledge of facility food safety and food quality plans, including preventive controls and critical quality points.
Verify that preventive controls and critical quality points meet critical limits and provide appropriate compliance verifications.
Provide finished-product release information after documents have been reviewed and verified.
Identify and communicate violations of preventive-control or critical-quality-point limits, and initiate appropriate reporting to lead or supervisory personnel.
Initiate control of non-conforming goods associated with out-of-specification compliance situations.
Apply good documentation practices, correct documents, and coach others on documentation.
Follow procedures in the Document Review Work Instruction.
Assist with the incident reporting system, including generating and communicating reports.
File paperwork related to the GFSI system.
Participate in the internal audit program and perform additional audits as required.
Assist with managing root-cause analysis corrective and preventive actions (RCA CAPAs).
Follow facility Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and comply with applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations and company policies.
Perform duties assigned by QA Leadership.
Maintain facility programs identifying preserved foods as organic, kosher, gluten-free, and non-GE.
Report food safety or food quality issues to an authority who can take action.
Participate in mock recall and trace exercises.
Maintain working relationships and communicate effectively with employees and management across departments.