Documentation Specialist

Epicurean Butter; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Epicurean Butter seeks a Documentation Specialist in Thornton, CO to support the Quality Assurance team. You will manage supplier approvals, maintain records, and help ensure product specifications meet standards.

The role requires basic computer skills (Word, Excel) and sharp attention to detail; familiarity with GFSI/HACCP/FSMA is preferred. In-person work at one location with potential relocation considerations.

Qualifications

• Competency with computers, including Word and Excel.
• Attention to detail is required.
• Familiarity with GFSI schemes, HACCP principles, and FSMA requirements preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier approval and ASL; contact vendors for annual documentation.
• Coordinate change control for new products and equipment validation; maintain specifications.
• Assist in audit readiness for SQF, SMETA/Sedex, and FDA; conduct monthly internal audits.

Skills

Computers (Word & Excel)

Attention to detail

GFSI/HACCP/FSMA familiarity

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Job description

JOB TITLE: Documentation Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Quality Assurance

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Director of QA

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

Scheduling and hours are flexible depending on needs.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supplier Approval and Supply Chain
  • Managing the Approved Supplier List (ASL)
  • Contact vendors to obtain annual documentation (GFSI Certificates, Audit Reports, Specifications, and Letters of Guarantee)
  • Reviewing supplier audit reports to identify critical non-conformances before approval
    
• Document Control and Technical Writing
  • Manage the change control process for new products and equipment validation.
  • Create and maintain finished good specifications.
    
• Audit Readiness
  • Assist in preparation for 3rd party audits (SQF, SMETA/Sedex, FDA).
  • Conduct monthly internal audits (Glass and Brittle Plastics, GMPs, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Competency with computers, including word and excel (required)

Attention to detail (required)

Familiarity with GFSI schemes, HACCP principles, and FSMA requirements (preferred)

Food manufacturing experience (preferred)

Bilingual (English and Spanish) (preferred)

RESPONSIBLE FOR FOOD SAFETY: Yes

Pay Rate: $23.00 – $25.00 DOE

WORK SETTING:

• In-person

ABILITY TO COMMUTE/RELOCATE:

Thornton, CO 80023: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

WORK LOCATION: ONE LOCATION