Documentation Specialist

epicureanbutter; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

epicureanbutter in Thornton, CO is seeking a Documentation Specialist within its Quality Assurance team. The role emphasizes supplier approvals, document control, and audit readiness, with in-person work at the Thornton location.

The successful candidate will manage the ASL, coordinate documentation from vendors, and support internal audits, ensuring compliance with GFSI, HACCP, and FSMA requirements. Proficiency in MS Word/Excel is required.

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).

Responsibilities

• Supplier Approval and Supply Chain: Managing the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Document Control and Technical Writing: Manage change control 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) and conduct monthly internal audits.

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 – $30.00 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