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SQF Practitioner
Job in
Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois, 60130, USA
Listed on 2026-10-29
Listing for:
The Judge Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-29
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Food Quality & Safety, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Food Safety Team Lead / SQF Practitioner
Location:
Chicagoland (West Suburbs)
Department:
Quality
Reports to:
Quality Assurance Manager & Director of Operations
A USDA-inspected food manufacturer is looking for a Food Safety Team Lead to serve as the site’s SQF Practitioner. This role requires an absolute commitment to food safety, strong team building within and across departments, and a drive for quality excellence. The Food Safety Team Lead reports all food safety issues immediately to the Quality Assurance Manager and Director of Operations.
Responsibilities- Manage the SQF application process and implementation of SQF requirements, including employee training, programs, and systems, alongside the QA Manager
- Help manage all USDA-mandated programs and ensure compliance with HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and SQF programs
- Own communication with USDA and FSIS
- Lead and participate in all third-party inspections and audits
- Help manage and ensure compliance with company and customer specifications
- Evaluate all GMPs, SOPs, and SSOPs for effectiveness and recommend improvements
- Provide and coordinate training and cross-training for department employees, including HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, QAPs, and other safety and quality policies
- Support the Quality department and cross-train to cover during absences
- Ensure all rules and regulations are followed by employees
- Constant standing and walking
- Occasional pushing and pulling
- Cool temperatures, approximately 40°F
- Constant or intermittent noise at levels that can be distracting
- Competitive base salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Opportunities for professional development and SQF/HACCP certification support
- Stable, established company with room to grow
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