Regulatory Coordinator

Barrett Petfood; Long Lake Township (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (company paid)

Dental & 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

Job summary

Barrett Petfood in central Minnesota is seeking a Regulatory Coordinator to support export documents and regulatory compliance records. The role is largely administrative and focused on accurate, timely documentation to meet customer expectations and business needs.

Responsibilities include preparing export documents, tracking submissions, maintaining databases, and supporting USDA APHIS, FDA and GFSI audits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in regulatory affairs, food science, animal science, business administration or related field.
• Experience in administrative support, documentation management, data entry, quality assurance, or similar detail-oriented role.
• Experience with export documentation, import permits, product registrations or international trade compliance preferred.
• Familiarity with USDA, FDA, GFSI or other regulatory requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Export Documentation & Compliance Support: Prepare export documents, review for accuracy, track submissions.
• Data & Documentation Management: Maintain ingredient, product, customer and supplier databases; ensure data consistency.
• Customer & Regulatory Communication: Respond to inquiries, liaise with regulatory agencies, support audits.

Skills

Administrative support

Documentation management

Data entry

Quality assurance

Deadline management

Microsoft 365

Electronic document management systems

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in regulatory affairs

Tools

Microsoft 365

Document management systems

Database systems

Job description

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Join the Barrett Petfood family and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical (company paid), dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; life insurance; health savings account; paid time off; seven paid holidays; employee discounts; complimentary pet food; and fun, company-sponsored events.

About Barrett

Located in the heart of central Minnesota, Barrett Petfood develops super premium pet food diets from emerging brands to market leaders in the industry. Our family-owned, nimble execution and continuous innovation takes pet food manufacturing, packaging and distribution to differentiating levels. With a relationship focus and a family feel, we offer many career opportunities throughout our process.

The Regulatory Coordinator supports the Regulatory department by preparing, reviewing, and tracking export documentation and regulatory compliance records. This position is primarily administrative and execution-focused, with an emphasis on maintaining accurate, complete, and timely documentation and data to support regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and business operations.

Schedule is Mon - Fri 8am-430pm Pay range $24.50-$28.00/hr

Responsibilities

Export Documentation & Compliance Support

• Prepare export required 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.

Data & Documentation Management

• 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

Customer & Regulatory Communication

• 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

Education and Experience

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks, reviewing documentation, and managing data.
• Ability to read, review, and interpret detailed documents, spreadsheets, and regulatory records with sustained visual attention.
• Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and perform other physical activities required in a manufacturing environment.

Disclaimer

This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. Barrett reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant

NOTICE - BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Barrett Petfood is committed to a safe workplace for all of our employees.

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You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after the receipt
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and, if you are hired, will continue throughout the course of your employment and allow
the Company to conduct future screenings for retention, promotion or reassignment, as
permitted by law unless revoked by you in writing.