Nutrition Labeling Intern

Hy-Vee, Inc. • West Des Moines, IA

5d • 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, with experience in nutrition database software such as Genesis R&D (preferred)
• Working knowledge of FDA and USDA food labeling regulations (preferred)
• Organizational and administrative skills to manage multiple tasks against recurring deadlines
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Currently working toward a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Dietetics, Food Science/Food Technology, or a related field (preferred)
• Coursework or working knowledge of FDA and USDA labeling regulations (preferred)
• Proficient in computer applications, including MS Office, Adobe, and nutritional database software programs
• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern