Product Development Documentation Specialist

For nearly a century, The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high-quality, high-value foods and beverages that help bring people together. Jel Sert is proud of being awarded the Great Place to Work certification, along with being recognized as Fortune's Great Place to Work in Chicago and Great Place to Work in Manufacturing and Production. We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST . If you are looking for a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for creating incredible products that help create lasting memories, then Jel Sert wants you

The Product Development Documentation Specialist is responsible for entering formulas into Genesis nutritional software, creating Nutrition Facts Panels, ingredient statements, and transferring information into the artwork documentation system. Maintaining R&D product development documentation files to comply with SQF protocols. Handling all customer complaint inquiries. Reviewing ingredient documentation and updating Genesis database. Knowledgeable of regulatory guidelines and making sure all products are compliant.

This position will require the employee to work overtime as needed. Overtime is scheduled based upon individual job responsibilities and the needs of the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enter formulas into Genesis.
• Create NFP's and ingredient statements.
• Transfer NFP's, ingredient statements, net weights and verified product claims into artwork documentation system and create internal specifications as needed.
• Update product development documentation dossiers / files as needed.
• Handle consumer inquiries as they relate to formulas and ingredients.
• Database Maintenance for, stability studies, ingredients and finished goods specification sheets.
• Follow GMP guidelines and company policies / procedures.
• Make suggestions on how to increase efficiency and cost savings within the department and actively participate in implementation of own or other's ideas
• Provide training to other employees as directed
• Other duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

BENEFITS & SALARY

Jel Sert Company is committed to pay transparency and will provide further compensation information during the interview process. The minimum compensation for the Product Development Documentation Specialist is $20.14 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined upon an offer. Compensation is determined by a candidate's experience, education, skills, training, and internal equity within our organization. In addition to a competitive compensation package, regular full-time corporate employees of Jel Sert are eligible for our extensive benefits programs, which can be reviewed here .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees must be able to :

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office and Manufacturing environment

FOOD SAFETY and QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow applicable procedures and work instructions.

Back-up Formulation Scientist

IMPACT ON JEL SERT

The job is essential to ensure all documentation is accurately entered, reviewed and filed in accordance with SQF protocols and company policies and procedures.