Handi-Foil Corp., the industry leader in the manufacture, sale, marketing and distribution of disposable aluminum bakeware has an immediate opening for the position of SQF Practitioner. This privately held company has been in business for forty years and continues to experience strong growth year after year. Our company's operations include multiple manufacturing and distribution facilities. General Summary The SQF Practitioner will be responsible for leading, developing, reviewing, monitoring, and auditing of the SQF system, including the Food Safety Fundamentals and Food Safety Plan. This position will ensure compliance with applicable food safety programs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), SQF Food Safety and Quality systems, maintaining proper documentation, and implementing quality control strategies. SQF Practitioner reports to Quality Control Manager and Plant Manager. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for developing ongoing evaluation and improvement related to all aspects of the SQF and prerequisite programs to ensure their effective implementation and maintenance. Review all SQF related SOPs on an annual basis and coordinate with all other departments to ensure all SOPs are up to date. Maintain proper documentation of quality control process. Perform daily, weekly monthly activities on SQF programs including verification, validation, and recordkeeping to ensure facility's continuous compliance with SQF code requirements. Maintains Log /Action Plans of required corrective actions for non-conformances and ensures closure of these issues. Assist in training staff on quality control measures. Formulate and prepare appropriate reports, charts and graphs indicating the status of the SQF management system and any projects associated with it. Inform management of all significant non-conformities and take action to maintain the integrity of the SQF. Participate in food safety and customers audits. Ensure product safety, legality and quality. Develop instructional training to clarify SQF procedures, policies and requirements. Work closely with QC department and other staff to ensure each member understands their responsibility to identify and properly report food safety and quality concerns in accordance with programs and policies. Support product Mock recall processes by gathering and organizing relevant data. Ensure all products are made and packaged in a safe, quality manner. Performs daily finished good quality inspections. Verifies that all manufacturing processes are followed and ensures that quality standards are met. Other duties as requested.

Tools and Technology Required:

Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Educational Requirements:

Minimum 4 years' experience in food or food packaging Completion of HACCP training and knowledge of SQF requirements Minimum associate's degree

Minimum Qualifications/Additional Skills:

Self-starter who relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Demonstrates consistency, flexibility and commitment to meet deadlines. Excellent negotiation and issue resolution skills. Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Ability to communicate effectively with variety of individuals. Ability to speak Spanish may be required. Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously. Available during weekend if needed. This role will involve visiting our 2 other facilities in Wheeling and Naperville. This position provides an opportunity to obtain career growth while helping to grow the company. We offer the opportunity to work for a stable and growing company, a competitive salary and great benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). A reasonable estimate of the Hiring base salary range for this role is: $50,000 - $60,000. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

food and or food packaging industry: 4 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person