Label Verification Specialist

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title: Label Verification Specialist

Department: Compliance and Food Protection

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Function:

The Label Verification Specialist will review labeling, including front panel, nutrition, allergen, and ingredient information for products produced in Hy-Vee food production facilities. The incumbent will monitor and document accuracy of labels to insure compliance of products with USDA and FDA labeling regulations.

Reporting Relations:

Accountable and Reports to: FSQA Manager- Fresh Commissary

Reports to you: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Insure the accuracy of label information, including ingredient, allergen, nutrition and product statements of Hy-Vee products in compliance of government regulations (USDA, FDA, etc.) and company guidelines.

Utilize ESHA Genesis and/or other nutrition labeling software to check ingredient, allergen, and/or nutrition statement information for labeling compliance.

Reviews label information, ingredients, allergens, and nutrition statements prior to release to production to insure accuracy and compliance.

Collaborate with product development, FSQA, and operations on label review and maintenance to insure regulatory compliance.

Print and review labels as required for production operations or product changes.

Produces and confirms accuracy of labels used by production operations on a daily basis.

Education and Experience:

Knowledge and experience with food labeling regulations (USDA, FDA).

High school degree required, post-secondary degree in science or closely related field desired.

Background in food production, R&D, quality assurance, food service, or food retail a plus.

Skills and Abilities Required to Perform Job:

Must have the ability to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals and percentages and have computer skills.

Understand the need for and maintain confidentiality.

Ability to adapt to changes throughout daily operation and respond to deadline.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to physically perform light work exerting up to 20-pounds of force occasionally.

Visual requirements include vision from less than 20-inches to more than 20-feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.

Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, pushing, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions:

The duties of this position are performed mostly in an office setting.

Frequent deadlines exist while handling multiple tasks.

Daily contact occurs with employees and office personnel.

Equipment Used to Perform Job:

Personal Computer, photo copier, fax machine and office phone system.

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