SGS: Documentation Archivist (3-6 Month Contract) — Lincolnshire, IL, United States

About SGS

SGS provides testing, inspection and certification services. Its employer descriptions connect this work with quality, compliance and sustainability, using laboratory and other business facilities to deliver services. These activities address related but distinct needs: examining products or materials, assessing conditions against requirements, and establishing conformity with an applicable framework. The business provides organisations with evidence and assessments relevant to their operations, supported by scientific, technical and administrative work around the services delivered.

The position and its setting

SGS lists Documentation Archivist (3-6 Month Contract) in Lincolnshire, IL, United States, under reference REF91799C. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Management, General Administration and Support Functions
• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 24 October 2026
• Contract Type: Standard
• Legal Entity: US_SGS North America Inc.
• Brands: SGS

Responsibilities and work described

• Scan records to Intact system
• Archive records and maintain filing list for records stored in outside storage location
• Communicate with outside storage location supplier for archiving, retrieval and destruction
• Evaluate the supplier as per SOP QAM-213 Evaluation of suppliers
• Arrange copies of records as per C of A order (client request) and send to client
• Assures time is accounted for the activities to charge clients
• Send records to an approved offsite storage location on client request
• Delivery: Scan Packet Cover Sheet and Raw Data Cover Sheet
• Retrieve and re-file records when requested
• Delivery: testing record for client and SGS personnel
• Delivery: mutual back-up support to other members in the team as required
• Process incoming and outgoing mail when assigned
• Communicate in a timely manner on all levels with information that is needed to make a quick decision
• Attend training sessions and ensure that training binder is current
• Have a training record for every SOP version executed
• If absent during training sessions, ensure training is performed and documented

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Education: College Diploma or equivalent
• Record of bringing effectiveness to processes and ability to be detailed and focused on any job assigned
• Organization skills and is detail oriented
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner
• Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel
• PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment

Location, schedule and contract conditions

For this overseas or regional listing, confirm work authorisation and any location restrictions with the employer. The location does not establish visa sponsorship or permission to work remotely from India.

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Lincolnshire, IL, United States

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Documentation Archivist (3-6 Month Contract) vacancy is not an offer for reference REF91799C; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

A closing date is not confirmed in this article. Check the current employer page before submitting: an undated posting can change or be withdrawn.

How to apply to SGS

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official SGS posting below and match the title and reference REF91799C.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the Lincolnshire, IL, United States position, then read the preferred criteria separately.

Prepare an accurate CV and the supporting items requested in that employer’s application. Provide only information and documents you are authorised to share.

Use the employer’s application option, complete the required fields and review the submission. Retain the acknowledgement when one is provided. Job Alerts World does not receive the application.

Practical preparation: Excel

Excel examples should identify the task, the data and the checks used to avoid an incorrect result. Explain whether you built a reporting workbook, reconciled records, automated a process or maintained an existing model.

Relevant skills

• Excel
• PowerPoint
• training