R&D Labeling Specialist in McDonald, Tennessee at MBC Companies Lebanon LLC

Summary of Position:

The Labeling Specialist is responsible for ensuring all product labels meet applicable federal, state, and customer-specific regulatory

requirements. This includes all product documentation including ingredient statements, allergen declarations, nutrition facts, claims,

and product specifications. The labeling specialist works closely with cross-functional team members from R&D, Quality, Regulatory,

Sales, and Operations to ensure labels accurately reflect product formulations and regulatory standards while supporting business

and customer needs.

Essential Functions:

A. Labeling Primary Responsibilities

1. Label Copy creation: product name, write statement, ingredient statement, allergen declaration, nutrition facts & claims

that meet federal and state requirements.

2. CN Label submissions.

3. USDA label submission.

4. Partner and provide feedback to product developers regarding formulations and adherence to claims and/or ingredient

statement expectations.

5. Evaluate and confirm new ingredient descriptions based on CFR and supplier documentation.

6. Claims and product certification review

7. Support certification process with 3rd parties (ORG/NGMO)

8. Apply customer requirements to creation/review process of label copy

9. Provide ideas and/or guidance to PD from a regulatory lens that will support customer’s end goal

10. Participate in artwork review process regarding claims

11. Communicate with sales, brokers, and K12 customers regarding requests for information such as product status, nutritional

information, specifications, product handling, etc.

12. Support Master Data team with customer portal data needs.

13. Supporting template and management of internally printed label creation

14. Participate or lead the creation of Labeling SOPs

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are

required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience:

1. Degree in nutrition, dietetics, food science or a related field.

2. 5 years + of applicable role experience

3. Must have knowledge of federal and state requirements.

4. Computer skills: Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe and various Formula Management/NFP creation tools.

Fast learner of new computer skills and software.

Competencies:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

2. Customer and client focused.

3. Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills.

4. Excellent multi-tasking skills.

5. Self-Starter and ability to handle pressure.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Work Environment:

Role is at our Headquarters in McDonald, TN or possibly remote. This job operates in a professional office environment and

expected to show up as such in person or virtually.

Expected Work Hours:

This is a full-time position. The employee must be available during “core” business hours between 8:30 – 5:00 pm, Monday through

Friday.

Travel:

Might need to travel 10% of the time.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

MBC Companies is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion,

national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities,

matriculation, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Each person is evaluated on the basis of

personal skill and merit. MBC Companies’ policy regarding equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment

including recruitment, hiring, job assignments and promotions, working conditions, scheduling, educational and recreational

programs.