Food Product Data & Labeling Specialist

Hedy Holmes Staffing Services; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hedy Holmes Staffing Services seeks an experienced Product Data Specialist to manage product master data and documentation in a food processing environment.

You will own formulations, ingredients, specs, labels, nutrition panels, and regulatory filings, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance across the product lifecycle.

The role requires attention to detail, strong data management skills, and the ability to drive data accuracy in fast-paced operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a food processing environment.
• Experience supporting product development, FSQA, regulatory, product data, specifications, or commercialization is highly preferred.
• Experience managing product specifications, formulations, master data, or technical documentation strongly preferred.
• Experience with Canopy or similar product information/specification management systems preferred.
• Experience with BarTender label software is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of food labeling, allergens, nutritional information, and product specifications.
• Familiarity with USDA/FSIS labeling requirements and regulatory documentation preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems and product master data.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, product specifications, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain finished goods, raw materials, packaging components, and intermediate products within Canopy.
• Create and maintain product formulations, ingredient specifications, and batch sheets.
• Document and maintain product attributes, including allergens, nutritional information, labeling requirements, shelf life, and production parameters.
• Support ERP and product specification data through routine audits, reviews, and validation.
• Maintain accurate and consistent product master data throughout the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate specification changes with Product Development, FSQA, Procurement, Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure formulation and specification changes are properly documented, approved, and communicated.
• Design, create, and maintain production labels using BarTender software.
• Ensure product labels comply with USDA, customer, and company requirements.
• Prepare USDA FSIS label submission packages and maintain records of approved labels and supporting regulatory documentation.
• Create and maintain accurate Nutrition Facts Panels.
• Gather product information from appropriate departments and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive product specifications.
• Communicate product requirements, specifications, and changes to appropriate internal teams.
• Support new product development and commercialization by ensuring required product data and documentation are complete and accurate.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies within product data, specifications, formulations, and documentation.
• Perform additional product data and documentation responsibilities as assigned.

Job description

Hedy Holmes Staffing Services seeks an experienced Product Data Specialist to manage product master data and documentation in a food processing environment.

You will own formulations, ingredients, specs, labels, nutrition panels, and regulatory filings, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance across the product lifecycle.

The role requires attention to detail, strong data management skills, and the ability to drive data accuracy in fast-paced operations.