Quality Documentation Specialist

LaSalle Network; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

LaSalle Network is partnering with a growing food manufacturing organization to hire a Quality Documentation Specialist to support food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance initiatives. You will develop and maintain quality documentation, support audits, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1–3 years of experience in food manufacturing or quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, QA, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and organize quality documentation to support food safety and quality initiatives.
• Assist with audits and maintain documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Support development and maintenance of quality management systems and document control processes.
• Ensure GMP, food safety, allergen, and quality standards are met in documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Audits support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/QA/Biology/Chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Document control systems

Job description

LaSalle Network is partnering with a growing food manufacturing organization to hire a Quality Documentation Specialist to support food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance initiatives. This role will be responsible for developing and maintaining quality documentation, supporting food safety programs, assisting with audits, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal standards.

What's the job?

• Develop, maintain, and organize food safety and quality documentation

• Create and update product specifications, certificates of analysis, and other quality-related documents

• Support food safety compliance programs and regulatory documentation requirements

• Assist with the development and maintenance of quality management systems and document control processes

• Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, allergen, and quality standards

• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits by preparing and maintaining required documentation

• Assist with training documentation and records management related to GMP and food safety programs

• Maintain quality records and ensure documentation accuracy and completeness

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Operations, Regulatory, and Customer teams

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to food safety, quality, and compliance

• Serve as a backup resource for quality-related activities as needed

What's needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field

• 1-3 years of experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, food safety, regulatory affairs, or compliance

• Understanding of food safety regulations, GMPs, and quality systems

• Experience with document control, specification management, or compliance documentation

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Experience supporting audits, food safety programs, or regulatory compliance initiatives is preferred

• Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to play a key role in food safety, quality, and compliance initiatives

• Exposure to regulatory, quality, and food manufacturing operations

• Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and development

• Hands-on involvement with audits, quality systems, and food safety programs

• High-visibility role supporting critical business and customer requirements

• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence efforts

Key Details

• Compensation: $20hr-$24 per hour

• Location: Gurnee, IL

• Work Model: Onsite

• Employment Type: Contract-to-hire

• Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit