labeling specialist.

job summary:
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location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
job type: Contract
salary: $33.00 - 36.43 per hour
work hours: 7 to 3
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:
ITQ Dynamic Talent team members will be engaged for defined assignments across our ITQ Food Safety and Quality community that require package labeling expertise. Labeling Specialists work closely with R&D Platforms, Quality, and Operations. Responsibilities may include any of the following, depending on the scope of the assigned projects:

- Develop an understanding of FDA and USDA labeling regulations and company policies.

- Work closely with labeling team to support project and business work.

- Develop and maintain accurate food labeling information for finished products (e.g. allergens, nutrition, ingredient statements, product name, claims) to assure compliance with federal and state regulations (FDA, USDA), third-party certification standards (non-GMO project, GFCO) and company policies.

- Work across functional teams to assure compliance with local and regional regulations, third-party certification standards, and company policies.

- Complete and submit documentation to support regulatory requirements and claims.

- Contribute to, review and approve artwork, packaging, graphics and text of existing and proposed product labels to ensure accuracy, consistency, and regulation compliance.

- Develop and inform communication for consumer and customer inquiries pertaining to labeling.

- Collaborate to manage regulatory, food safety, litigation, brand and third-party risk for company products and businesses and provide input into risk management decisions, balancing regulatory risk with business and operational needs.

 
qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- BS Nutrition or Food Science or related field.

- 3 years of labeling and regulatory experience required.

- Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable working with teams. Evidence of strong problem solving.

- Strong organizational and computer skills.

- Ability to work with multiple database systems and network efficiently to get information required to complete tasks.

- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, proficient in multitasking and prioritization to meet deadlines.

- Build effective relationships, seek additional work when assigned business is slow.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

- Working knowledge of regional regulatory standards and documentation requirements

- Working knowledge of food product development, commercialization and related processes

- Working knowledge of food safety and allergens

 
skills: FDA, Biology, Chemistry, Food Product Development, USDA

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.