Packaging Quality & Compliance Specialist

HTI

Spartanburg (SC)

On-site

USD 71,635,000 - 85,962,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

HTI in Spartanburg, SC, seeks an experienced Packaging Quality Specialist to support the Quality Manager in implementing quality and food safety processes per BRC/SQF and ISO standards. This role focuses on ensuring plant Quality Management Systems meet industry requirements while supporting packaging production for the restaurant sector.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in QA in manufacturing, strong HACCP knowledge, and proficiency with ERP and MS Office.

Qualifications

Four+ years of experience as a Quality Technician or Specialist in manufacturing, preferably food or food packaging.
Experience in a plant producing food or food packaging; paper packaging is a plus.
Strong understanding of HACCP principles in a food-safe environment.
Experience in a BRC/SQF and ISO 9000 certified plant.
Internal quality auditing and reporting experience; familiarity with GFSI structures preferred.
High School diploma or GED is required.
Experience with root cause analysis and quality investigations.
Excellent attention to detail and data review before reporting (NCRs, etc.).
Strong written and verbal communication; customer quality issue communication preferred.
Experience teaching quality-related classes to new hires or production staff is a plus.
Ability to learn quickly, work independently, with a sense of urgency.
Ability to convert imperial measurements to metric.
Must pass a color blind test; strong computer/data entry skills and ERP familiarity.

Responsibilities

Perform quality checks on paper packaging products (visual, color, measurements, labeling, rub testing).
Daily review of FG quarantine areas in each department.
Assist with disposition decisions for quarantined goods based on risk and customer expectations.
Conduct quality training for operations and production teams.
Coordinate training gaps with Quality and HR managers.
Deliver QA training sessions and One Point Lessons.
Support root cause analysis and data collection for investigations.
Track FSC Chain of Custody and Food Safety Traceability in ERP.
Conduct internal audits per Quality Audit Verification Program.
Perform competency testing during Process Audits.
Collect, print, and file QA documentation per requirements.
Conduct off-line laboratory testing.
Compile monthly reports including CAYG, housekeeping audits, and QA metrics.
Input Process, Housekeeping, and Quality scores into the Quality Scorecard.
Reconcile quarantine reports with Raw Material Inventory.