Are you passionate about quality, food safety, and ensuring the highest standards in a manufacturing environment? Spherion is hiring a Quality Compliance Specialist for a well-established food and beverage manufacturer in Dakota, IL! This is a direct-hire opportunity with a strong benefits package and the chance to make a big impact in a fast-paced industry.
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As a Quality Compliance Specialist, youll help drive food safety, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement efforts across internal operations and customer-facing processes. Youll be instrumental in upholding Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification and maintaining compliance with FDA regulations, HACCP, GMPs, and other industry standards.
Highlights:
- Direct Hire
- $65,000-$85,000 BOE
- M-F, 7AM-4PM
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life & AD&D, STD/LTD, EAP, and 401(k)
- Dakota, IL
Responsibilities:
- Prepare for and participate in internal/external audits, including follow-up on corrective actions
- Monitor food safety and quality programs (HACCP, GMPs, etc.) to ensure full compliance
- Conduct regular internal inspections and risk assessments
- Assist with writing and maintaining quality systems and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Work with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement efforts
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation and compliance records
- Train and educate staff on quality standards and compliance best practices
- Stay up to date with evolving regulatory requirements and customer expectations
Qualifications:
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of experience in a quality/compliance role within food or beverage manufacturing
- Solid understanding of SQF, HACCP, GMPs, and FDA regulatory standards
- A problem-solving mindset and drive for continuous improvement
- Previous experience supporting audit processes and managing compliance initiatives
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems
Ready to be a key player in food quality and compliance? Apply today with Spherion and help ensure top-tier safety and quality standards in every bite!
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).