Product Development Documentation Specialist

Jel Sert • Chicago, IL

121d • $20

About The Position

The Product Development Documentation Specialist is responsible for entering formulas into Genesis nutritional software, creating Nutrition Facts Panels, ingredient statements, and transferring information into the artwork documentation system. Maintaining R&D product development documentation files to comply with SQF protocols. Handling all customer complaint inquiries. Reviewing ingredient documentation and updating Genesis database. Knowledgeable of regulatory guidelines and making sure all products are compliant. This position will require the employee to work overtime as needed, scheduled based upon individual job responsibilities and the needs of the department.

Requirements

• 1 year in Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Product Development documentation experience required.
• Experience in documentation environment within Food & Beverage industry or within Pharmaceutical/Dietary Supplement industry required.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following is desirable: FDA food regulations, GMPs, HACCP, SQF, document control, familiar with sampling techniques, and/or laboratory testing.
• Experience with MS Excel and MS Word required with the ability to quickly learn department specific systems, proficient in QAD, Egnyte and Genesis.
• Some college preferred, Associates or Bachelors in Food Science, Quality, Communication, or related field is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of FDA food regulations, GMPs, HACCP, SQF, document control, familiar with sampling techniques, and/or laboratory testing.
• Some college preferred, Associates or Bachelors in Food Science, Quality, Communication, or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enter formulas into Genesis.
• Create NFPs and ingredient statements.
• Transfer NFPs, ingredient statements, net weights and verified product claims into artwork documentation system and create internal specifications as needed.
• Update product development documentation dossiers/files as needed.
• Handle consumer inquiries as they relate to formulas and ingredients.
• Database Maintenance for stability studies, ingredients and finished goods specification sheets.
• Follow GMP guidelines and company policies/procedures.
• Make suggestions on how to increase efficiency and cost savings within the department and actively participate in implementation of own or others ideas.
• Provide training to other employees as directed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Extensive benefits programs for regular full-time corporate employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees