Food Labeling Project Coordinator

Dahl Consulting; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Benefits summary

Job summary

Dahl Consulting is seeking a Project Coordinator to support food labeling, regulatory compliance, product specifications, and quality initiatives for a national retailer in the food industry.

You will work with scientists, regulatory specialists, suppliers, and partners to ensure labeling accuracy and up-to-date documentation. Strong attention to detail and experience in labeling, QA, or related areas are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience in food manufacturing, QA, labeling, regulatory compliance, product specs, or related environment.
• Working knowledge of food labeling requirements and reviewing labeling for accuracy and consistency.
• Experience maintaining controlled documents, product specs, labeling records, or other quality/documents.
• Ability to compare product information across documents or systems and resolve discrepancies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including filtering, organizing and tracking data; working knowledge of Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to coordinate multiple labeling, documentation, or compliance activities while meeting deadlines.
• Experience communicating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, or partners to gather information and maintain records.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing product information and versioned files.
• Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Safety, Regulatory Affairs, or related field.
• Familiarity with FDA labeling requirements (ingredient declarations, allergen labeling, Nutrition Facts).
• Experience supporting labeling/regulatory activities for packaged foods.
• Familiarity with Kosher, Organic, or other certifications.
• Experience using PLM, labeling management or document control systems.
• Exposure to retail food labeling, deli, bakery, or made-in-store products.

Responsibilities

• Support food safety, quality, and regulatory activities related to product labeling, documentation, certifications, and compliance.
• Coordinate labeling reviews and support vendor regulatory risk assessments.
• Review labeling and packaging information across systems for accuracy and consistency.
• Verify finished product packaging aligns with final labeling files.
• Upload and maintain labeling files within applicable systems.
• Maintain product certifications such as Kosher and Organic.
• Coordinate and respond to consumer inquiries related to labeling.
• Maintain labeling guides, reference materials, and supporting docs.
• Assist with creating scale labels for deli and bakery products.
• Support team systems, processes, and document updates; coordinate calibration meetings.
• Assist scientists and leads with labeling/regulatory projects and data consolidation.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and support automation.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Food Labeling Project Coordinator

Location: Remote

Job Type: Contract (12 Months)

Compensation: $20.00-$22.55/hr

Shift Information: M-F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week

Industry: Retail

About the Role

Our client, a leading national retailer with a significant presence in the food and consumer products industry, is seeking a Project Coordinator to support food labeling, regulatory compliance, product specifications, and quality-related initiatives. This role will work closely with scientists, regulatory specialists, suppliers, and cross-functional business partners to ensure product labeling and documentation are accurate, consistent, and up to date. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail and experience with food labeling, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, product specifications, or a related area.

Job Description

As a Project Coordinator, you will support food safety, quality, and regulatory activities related to product labeling, documentation, certifications, and compliance.

• Partner with specialists and scientists to conduct initial product specification and labeling reviews and support scorecards assessing vendor regulatory and labeling risk.
• Review labeling and packaging information across systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Verify that finished product packaging aligns with final approved labeling files.
• Upload and maintain final product labeling files within applicable systems.
• Maintain product certifications, including Kosher, Organic, and other applicable certifications.
• Coordinate and respond to consumer inquiries related to food labeling.
• Maintain food labeling guides, reference materials, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the creation of scale labels for made-in-store deli and bakery products.
• Support team systems, processes, and document updates, including coordinating calibration meetings and encouraging knowledge sharing.
• Assist scientists and program leads with labeling and regulatory projects, including competitive product research, emerging food industry and regulatory topics, and data consolidation.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and support future automation.
• Perform additional responsibilities in support of food safety, quality, and regulatory initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience in food manufacturing, food quality assurance, food labeling, regulatory compliance, product specifications, or a closely related environment.
• Working knowledge of food labeling requirements or experience reviewing food product labels, packaging information, or product specifications for accuracy and consistency.
• Experience maintaining controlled documents, product specifications, labeling records, or other quality and compliance documentation.
• Ability to compare product information across multiple documents or systems, identify discrepancies, and support timely resolution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including organizing, filtering, comparing, and tracking data, along with working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to coordinate multiple labeling, documentation, or compliance-related activities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Experience communicating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, or business partners to gather information, resolve documentation issues, and maintain accurate records.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing product information, documentation, and version-controlled files.
• Preferred Associate or bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Safety, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field.
• Familiarity with FDA food labeling requirements, including ingredient declarations, allergen labeling, and Nutrition Facts information.
• Experience supporting labeling or regulatory compliance activities for packaged food products.
• Familiarity with Kosher, Organic, or other food product certification documentation.
• Experience using product lifecycle management (PLM), labeling management, document control, or similar systems.
• Experience supporting supplier compliance reviews, regulatory scorecards, or quality documentation audits.
• Exposure to retail food labeling, deli, bakery, or made-in-store food products.

Benefits

Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs.

For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!