Nutrition Labeling Intern

Hy-Vee•Des Moines, IA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nutrition Labeling Intern supports the Nutrition Labeling team in producing the nutrition, ingredient, and allergen information that appears on Hy-Vee products, information customers rely on to make decisions about what they eat. Day to day, this role builds and maintains label data in Genesis R&D, gathers ingredient specifications from suppliers, and reviews recipe spec sheets against USDA and FDA requirements. If you are detail-driven, comfortable working within a defined set of regulations, and want to see where food science and regulatory compliance meet on a package, you will find this role rewarding.

Requirements

Commitment to the Hy-Vee mission and a willingness to promote the company's values
Strong attention to detail with consistent follow-through on assigned work
Ability to read and interpret laws and regulatory guidelines
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe
Organizational and administrative skills to manage multiple tasks against recurring deadlines
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
Ability to operate standard office technology, including computers and telephones
Ability to review and analyze documents and data on screen
Ability to occasionally transport materials weighing up to 10 pounds (such as files or office supplies)

Nice To Haves

Experience in nutrition database software such as Genesis R&D
Working knowledge of FDA and USDA food labeling regulations
Currently working toward a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Dietetics, Food Science/Food Technology, or a related field
Coursework or working knowledge of FDA and USDA labeling regulations
Proficient in computer applications, including MS Office, Adobe, and nutritional database software programs

Responsibilities

Assist Nutrition Labeling team with the creation of nutrition labels, ingredient statements, and allergen statements to ensure compliance with USDA and FDA food labeling regulations.
Maintain the nutrition and ingredient database in Genesis R&D and other labeling software, including cleanup of outdated data and removal of deactivated PLUs.
Gather ingredient specification sheets from suppliers to develop accurate, compliant ingredient and nutrition panels for all retail PLUs.
Organize and review recipe spec sheets submitted by retail supervisors across all departments.
Assist with label formatting for in-house printed food labels at Hy-Vee manufacturing facilities.
Partner with retail labeling staff and with the R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Food Safety departments to confirm product and recipe analysis meets national, state, and local regulations and the needs of each business unit.
Organize Hy-Vee SharePoint content so labeling information is accessible to stores.
Maintain confidentiality with all product, supplier, and company information.