REGULATORY SPECIALIST

Regulatory Specialist provides technical expertise and regulatory oversight to ensure all USDA-regulated red meat and poultry products meet Federal labeling requirements, customer specifications, and internal standards.

Requirements

• Interpret and apply USDA FSIS regulations to ensure compliant labeling for all red meat and poultry products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and market readiness.
• Monitor regulatory updates and assess impacts on products, claims, and labeling requirements.
• Research and interpret regulations to address internal and external customer inquiries.
• Review specifications, BOMs, ingredient documents, allergen statements, nutrition data, and customer graphics to ensure regulatory and company compliance.
• Create, review, and approve ingredient statements, allergen declarations, Nutrition Facts Panels, claims, and standards of identity.
• Prepare and review documentation required for USDA and other regulatory or certification agencies.
• Review and validate artwork, packaging, and product specifications for regulatory accuracy.
• Communicate with external vendors (label suppliers, label printers, USDA consultants, ingredient suppliers, co-manufacturers).

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule