Responsible for processing the USDA label approval documentation including creating and approving product case labels according to USDA standards and then interfacing with USDA to gain
Regulatory approval. Interact daily with Plant QA, R+D Technologists, Marketing, Manufacturing IT and Purchasing departments.
Receive daily requests from Plant QA for USDA approval of product case labels. These are scale labels which serve a dual purpose; the bar codes are scanned inventory and product traceability
and the label written information must confirm to USDA FSIS regulations.
Using Label Matrix software, design further processed case labels (with USDA compliant ingredient statement and naming convention) used on shipping containers of Food Service distributive
products to meet USDA standards. Upload these label files so that Concord, Monterey, Bridgewater and Perry plants may access, print and apply the labels to cases of product entering commerce.
interface with USDA label expeditor daily regarding electronic submission and status of product labels sent to USDA in Washington DC for Regulatory approval. this includes both Consumer
Ready retail labels as well as Food Service and Scale case labels.
respond to requests for information from R&D Technologists and Marketing in order to support them in the Product Development process. Typical request is for Nutritional Panel data as well
as confirmation of claims related to animal raising and product nutrition.
General office duties include maintaining database of product ingredients including Allergen information which must be declared on product labels.
To accomplish 1 thru 5 above use the following computer applications: Label Matrix, Lab Vantage, Adobe Professional, Business Objects, PrimeLabelEZ Form, Genesis SQL and the standard Microsoft
applications.
Requires at least 1-3 years work experience.
Associates degree in IT/Computer Technology or a related business discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience.
Decision-Making Responsibilities:
- Review Perdue product case labels to determine if USDA requirements are satisfied.
- If USDA requirements are not met, then instruct Plant QA / Manufacturing IT / marketing Dept on required modification.
- Decide Which case labels may be approved on site vs case labels that require submission to USDA in Washington DC. Higher authority is required for all Consumer Ready Retail packaging
regulatory approval.
Perdue family of companies is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.
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REGULATORY LABEL MGR (136412) ~ Perdue Farms, Inc. ~ Salisbury,Maryland USA
