Reporting to the Senior Manager of Quality, the Quality Assurance Document Control Specialist is responsible for the review, routing, distribution, labeling and filing of documentation . Maintaining accurate and compliant documentation within our organization and requires a thorough knowledge of computer applications. The QA Document Control Specialist works on site daily supporting the Ogden, Utah site.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in ensuring all legal standards and regulatory compliances will be met.
• Assures compliance with the facility's revision and updates of their preventive control plans and HACCP system programs under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) and FDA
• Assists the manufacturing facilities team in the validation and annual reassessment process of their preventive control plans and HACCP system programs
• Provide support to the manufacturing facilities team with the management of non-conformance issues, corrective action, closure of CARs, and preventive actions
• Supports manufacturing facilities team in the implementation, maintenance, and reassessment of quality and food safety certification programs
• Validate and verify implementation of traceability systems, food defense programs, new products, production lines, and production equipment
• Provide support for the customer, suppliers, and other audit programs
• Update and create document controls to manage and update items such as production line forms, SOPs, etc. 
• Track allergens, write reports, and edit documentation
• Apply for and renew critical certifications promptly while ensuring that certification benchmarks are met
• Develop, revise, and conduct training for SOPs
• Develop a new HACCP plan and update any changes
• Participate in change management initiatives
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP

Requirements:

• Degree in Food Science or a related field is required
• Minimum 1 years of experience in Quality Assurance of food production/manufacturing is required
• HACCP Certification is an asset
• Prior experience in the beverage industry is an asset
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on written communication as this position requires high-volume reporting and professional document management
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Suite of Applications), and instructional software
• Skill in organization, analysis, and the ability to meet deadlines for multiple tasks

Why Join Us

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 25-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers. 

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.