Regulatory Coordinator

Barrett Petfood • Brainerd, MN

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About The Position

The Regulatory Coordinator supports Barrett Petfood’s Regulatory department by preparing, reviewing, and tracking export documentation and regulatory compliance records. The role is primarily administrative and execution-focused, maintaining accurate, complete, and timely documentation and data to support regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and business operations.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The posted pay range is $24.50–$28.00 per hour. Barrett Petfood is a family-owned pet food manufacturer based in central Minnesota.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in regulatory affairs, food science, animal science, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience in administrative support, documentation management, data entry, quality assurance, or a similar detail-oriented role.
• Experience working with Microsoft 365 and electronic document management or database systems.
• Experience managing multiple deadlines, maintaining accurate records, and reviewing documentation for completeness and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to a highly regulated industry, such as food manufacturing, pet food, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, or a similar industry.
• Experience with export documentation, import permits, product registrations, or international trade compliance.
• Familiarity with USDA, FDA, GFSI, or other applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare required export documents.
• Review documents for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with specific regulatory requirements.
• Support preparation of import permits and product registration documentation.
• Track submissions and project timelines.
• Maintain and update ingredient, product, customer, and supplier databases.
• Ensure consistency across formulations, specifications, and regulatory disclosures.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in documentation or data across multiple systems.
• Maintain organized records and version control for regulatory documents.
• Respond to customer and partner inquiries related to regulatory and compliance needs.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders as needed.
• Support USDA APHIS, FDA, and GFSI-related documentation and audit activities.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Seven paid holidays
• Employee discounts
• Complimentary pet food
• Company-sponsored events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree