[Hiring] R&D Labeling Specialist @MBC Companies Lebanon LLC

Role Description

The Labeling Specialist is responsible for ensuring all product labels meet applicable federal, state, and customer-specific regulatory requirements. This includes all product documentation including ingredient statements, allergen declarations, nutrition facts, claims, and product specifications. The labeling specialist works closely with cross-functional team members from R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Sales, and Operations to ensure labels accurately reflect product formulations and regulatory standards while supporting business and customer needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in nutrition, dietetics, food science or a related field.
• 5 years + of applicable role experience.
• Must have knowledge of federal and state requirements.
• Computer skills: Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe and various Formula Management/NFP creation tools.
• Fast learner of new computer skills and software.

Requirements

• Label Copy creation: product name, weight statement, ingredient statement, allergen declaration, nutrition facts & claims that meet federal and state requirements.
• CN Label submissions.
• USDA label submission.
• Partner and provide feedback to product developers regarding formulations and adherence to claims and/or ingredient statement expectations.
• Evaluate and confirm new ingredient descriptions based on CFR and supplier documentation.
• Claims and product certification review.
• Support certification process with 3rd parties (ORG/NGMO).
• Apply customer requirements to creation/review process of label copy.
• Provide ideas and/or guidance to PD from a regulatory lens that will support customer’s end goal.
• Participate in artwork review process regarding claims.
• Communicate with sales, brokers, and K12 customers regarding requests for information such as product status, nutritional information, specifications, product handling, etc.
• Support Master Data team with customer portal data needs.
• Supporting template and management of internally printed label creation.
• Participate or lead the creation of Labeling SOPs.

Company Description

MBC Companies is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Each person is evaluated on the basis of personal skill and merit. MBC Companies’ policy regarding equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, job assignments and promotions, working conditions, scheduling, educational and recreational programs.