Remote Food Labeling Project Coordinator (12-Month Contract)

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

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.