Associate Food Labeling Specialist

We are looking for an Associate Food Labeling Specialist to join our R&D/Science & Regulatory Affairs team in Omaha, Nebraska.

This is a great opportunity to begin or expand your career in Food Labeling. As an Associate Food Labeling Specialist, reporting to a Principal Food Labeling Specialist, you will review, update, and approve label designs for Marketing and Brand Design. You will develop mandatory labeling information and ensure compliance with federal regulations. You will work across departments on labeling related and compliance matters.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Government Affairs, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Nutrition, Marketing, Product Development and others on U.S. food labeling guidance and regulation interpretation

• Participate in team brainstorming to develop new product names and claims, and provide answers to labeling compliance-related questions

• Participate in team training on new or changed labeling regulations and trends and help improve labeling processes for consistency

• Obtain USDA/FSIS label approval, temporary approvals and extensions for U.S. products

• Review all product related artwork and ensure it meets food regulatory and internal requirements

• Develop mandatory label copy which includes product name, weight statement, ingredient statement, allergen declaration, kosher, nutrition facts panel and claims which meet government requirements and standard of identities. This includes ensuring compliance with all label related health and wellness claims

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition or related field required

• 1 year of food industry experience in labeling or regulatory affairs required

• Working knowledge of FDA and USDA food label regulations and documentation requirements

• Experience working with multiple database systems and networking to get information required to complete tasks

• Good report writing skills

• Working knowledge of food product development and processes

• Understanding of food safety and allergens

• Experience with different food formats

• We require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.

This is an onsite role in the office Monday - Thursday with some flexibility. Fridays remote.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 15 vacation days, 6 additional days off and 11 paid holidays. Check out our 401k plan too! Conagra will match 100% up to the first 6% of pay you save. Conagra will also provide a 3% non-elective contribution to your account regardless of your participation (that's 9%)! 

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Compensation: 

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000 person team across 40 locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Salary : $59,000 - $78,000