Specifications Coordinator - 1st Shift

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We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flex spending accounts, short & long-term disability, paid holidays and vacation, bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.).

Ensure that customer specifications and project scope are conveyed in an easy to understand format for operations which ensures product meets or exceeds customer's technical and quality expectations.

• Collecting, storing and organizing specifications for all SKUs packaged at Hearthside Food Solutions.
• Verify new components as we receive them to ensure part numbers match the specifications from customers.
• Take photographs of components, associated pallet tags and other Packaging aids for use in the Blue Book for visual reference.
• Electronically construct a Blue Book for each SKU using specifications and photographs provided by the customer or internally gathered.
• Perform revision updates to Blue Books when specifications or internal company protocols change.
• Maintain and update an electronic Master List of Active, Work in Process and Archived Blue Books.
• Filling out all CoC's and CoA's that are required on finished product.
• Record and track CoC's and CoA's received for bulk products and materials and perform releases in SAP system based on CoA / CoC information.
• Inspect and send out all customer samples.
• Assisting with traceability exercises (mock recalls), and be able to perform a mock recall unassisted if necessary.
• Participate in various internal audit programs.
• Maintaining and updating programming for case coding equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Sustain plants 5-S efforts.
• Other tasks as required and assigned by the Quality Manager.
• Keep, all information pertaining to our operations (products, customers, production details, etc.) confidential.
• Function as backup to the Environmental Technician (may be required to work 3rd shift or extended hours periodically).

• Quality Assurance Technician or similar experience required.
• Knowledge and experience with SAP required
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency with general computer file operations, scanning, email, etc.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal communications with co-workers, employees from other departments, and superiors.
• Must be able to use specifications and project scope to evaluate what information is relevant for each Blue Book application.

• Ability to effectively present information to employees, top management, public groups and/or board of directors.
• Ability to calculate figures.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule form.
• Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while at the same time making sound decisions.
• Must have a strong will to drive change and sustain.
• Proficiency in: MS Office Suite, Excel, and PP

• Maintain harmonious working relations with employees from all departments.
• Maintain harmonious working relations with management from all levels.
• Communicate effectively with all employees and management.

• Body Positions
  - Sitting, Standing, Kneeling, Crouching
• Body Movements
  - Walking, bending arms, wrists, and fingers; twisting/turning of head, shoulders, and torso.
• Must have ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally and stand or sit for lengthy duration.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Starting Pay:
Specifications Coordinator $23.60/hr., Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.

This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.