QA Specification & Regulatory Labeling Specialist

QA Specification & Regulatory Labeling Specialist

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: The Specification and Regulatory Labeling Specialist manages and maintains product specifications product labels label approvals and customer information requests. The position provides technical expertise and regulatory oversight to ensure all USDA-regulated meat products meet Federal labeling requirements customer specifications and internal standards. This role supports R&D FSQA and Operations by managing compliance-related labeling tasks throughout the product lifecycle and ensuring timely accurate delivery of product information and documentation.

Our ideal candidate will sit in one of our Pork facilities (IL MN KY IA) or at the Corporate Office (Greeley CO)

Responsibilities:

• Create maintain and improve product specifications in the SAP PLM system.
• Set up and maintain product labels in the Shop Floor system so that they run accurately and in accordance with SAP active product code status.
• Continuously review and execute improvements to the change management specification and label approval process.
• Responding to customer information inquiries/requests.
• Assist with training team members on optimal use of these systems and processes as needed.
• Interpret and apply USDA FSIS regulations to ensure compliant labeling for all meat products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing Nutrition QA R&D Insights/Innovation) 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.
• Review and validate claims such as NAE Organic Halal Gluten Free AMS Non-GMO Child Nutrition and animal-raising claims.
• Communicate with external vendors (label suppliers label printers USDA consultants ingredient suppliers co-manufacturers).
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across specifications USDA label submissions/approvals and ingredient documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a food industry-based program (Animal Science Food Systems Nutrition etc.) or related discipline preferred.
• Related professional experience within food industry or packaging and labeling experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and SAP preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA and/or FDA standards preferred.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and external vendors / customers.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Able to travel up to 20%
• Knowledge and understanding of sound data management
• Experience in a plant environment preferably in the pork industry
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities to attend Company events or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• 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;
• Base salary range of $58000-$68000
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Companys annual bonus plan the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

The posted salary range represents the Companys good faith estimate of the compensation that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including but not limited to relevant experience skills qualifications tenure internal equity market data and may vary accordingly.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct drug alcohol and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global food company providing diversified high-quality products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. Our team members and facilities in the United States allow us to offer a diverse portfolio of fresh value added and branded beef pork chicken and prepared foods products. JBS USA is also the majority shareholder of Pilgrims the largest poultry company in the world. JBS USA employs more than 72000 team members in 31 United States and Canada. Our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley Colorado where our 1200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do completely focused on our business ensuring the best products and services to our customers a relationship of trust with our suppliers profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability Determination Discipline Humility Ownership Simplicity Sincerity

EOE including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.