Food Labeling Coordinator at Gellert Global Group – Paramus, New Jersey

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, GGG Manufacturing) and has been involved in importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1.7 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety, and information technology, and supply the needs of retailers, distributors, foodservice chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

GGG is seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Food Labeling Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will support the team in meeting package development project timelines/deadlines with a focus on regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Support multiple food labeling and packaging initiatives by collecting, organizing, and tracking regulatory documentation across cross-functional teams
• Assist with updating and maintaining labeling-related data and corresponding ingredient specification information in internal databases (Genesis R&D)
• Perform preliminary document reviews against established internal guidelines to identify missing, incomplete, or inconsistent information
• Support the documentation process for packaging artwork reviews by verifying content alignment with approved specifications at various stages of the workflow
• Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to request, receive, and track required documentation, ensuring timely follow-up
• Assist with packaging and case label audits by comparing finished product documentation against approved specifications and internal records
• Maintain awareness of current U.S. food labeling and traceability requirements and apply established guidance when organizing and reviewing documentation
• Update workflow and tracking systems for label and product review activities to support visibility and compliance reporting
• Maintain a centralized filing system/database of supporting documentation, specifications, case labels, and final packaging required for regulatory compliance and audits

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or related field
• 0-1 years of related experience in the food industry
• Familiarity with USDA & FDA labeling regulations
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat; Genesis R&D software is a plus
• Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent proofreading/editing skills
• Possess successful organizational, analytical, and time-management skills

This hybrid role is currently based in Paramus, NJ. Our company will relocate to a new corporate headquarters in Madison, NJ, in Q4 of 2026. Candidates should be comfortable with this upcoming change in location.

Salary Range: $52,000 - $80,000 annually; Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts. Company-paid life, accident, short-term, and long-term disability insurance,
• Wealth: Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role)
  • Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, philanthropic and DE&I initiatives, Company-sponsored celebrations, and team building events

The Gellert Global Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Gellert Global Group is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, contact hr@gellertglobalgroup.com.