Food beverage associate

Job Description

The Regulatory Associate works with a team of safety and compliance experts to execute tasks required for the company to meet customer expectations, maintain regulatory compliance, and achieve continuous improvement.

This position is full-time and located in Lancaster, PA, but is hybrid-friendly for those within a 1-hour driving radius.

This role will also work closely with Clark’s procurement division, which procures both private label and branded products for our various distribution channels (industry leading Ecommerce platform WebstaurantStore.

com, The Restaurant Stores, Clark National Accounts, Clark Food Service Equipment, and 11400, Inc.). In 2023, we reached $3.

6B in sales from a catalog of 450K SKUs. The Regulatory Associate will work with consumable products, some of which can be found here : https : / / www.

webstaurantstore.com / restaurant-consumables.html"

Job Responsibilities :

• Support the team in staying up-to-date with relevant local, national, and international regulations and relevant 3rd party standards (Natural Certification, FDA / FEMA-GRAS Certifications, Allergen Letters, Food Grade Certifications, GMO Certification, BSE, Pesticides and Heavy Metals Certifications, Continuing Food Guarantee, Country of Origin Certifications, Customer Questionnaires, Nutritional, Organic)
• Review and approve labeling, marketing materials, and promotional content for regulatory compliance.
• Maintain and organize product and vendor documentation.
• Support continuous improvements initiatives that enhance quality culture within the organization
• Review product trend data from customer feedback and provide reporting insights to the team
• Complete in-depth investigations of any product issues that may arise
• Collaborate with customer support teams to answer product safety and compliance inquiries from customers.
• Conduct research on regulatory and quality requirements and guidelines.
• Author, revise, review, and approve standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Support the development and maintenance of quality management systems.
• Additional projects as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in related field such as nutrition, supply chain management, business.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks with precision in a fast-paced environment.
• Certifications in compliance, quality assurance, or regulatory affairs are a plus but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Qualified candidates will bring an understanding of the food industry to the role
• Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding

Who We Are

Clark Associates is the largest food service equipment and supplies dealer in the country and has been recognized as one of Central Pennsylvania’s fastest growing companies! We credit our success to hiring only the very best talent and keeping a strong focus on company culture, and employee engagement and development.

People are at the core of everything we do. If you’re looking for a career, and not just a job, Clark Associates is the right fit for you.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package and yearly performance bonus
• Great benefits package including health, dental & vision insurance, 401k with company match, generous PTO, paid maternity and parental leave and more
• Support for career growth including professional development and leadership courses, ongoing education and trainings, mentorships, company library and more
• Flexible hours and hybrid-friendly for those within a 1-hour driving radius. Our hybrid remote option generally consists of a combination of weekly in-office and work from home days.
• Dog-friendly Office

Hiring Process

• Please submit your resume and a cover letter
• If your application matches the qualities we’re looking for in an employee, you will receive a request for an interview

Last updated : 2024-11-26

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