Certifications and Specifications Specialist

Job Description

The Certifications & Specifications Specialist will support our team of Certifications Specialists in developing, maintaining, and ensuring third-party compliance of product certification information, including Kosher, Halal, Organic, Non-GMO Project, Fair Trade, RSPO, and Paleo. This role involves gathering raw material information from internal and external resources to maintain paperwork for regulatory, third-party, and internal labeling substantiation requirements. The Specialist will collaborate closely with the Labeling & Regulatory Compliance team to support project and business work and may assist with creating ingredient specifications in compliance with internal policies and FSMA requirements. This position also involves working with cross-functional partners to ensure all documentation and information are collected to comply with food safety, regulatory, and labeling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Certifications Specialists in developing and maintaining product certification information.

• Gather raw material information from internal and external resources for regulatory and labeling substantiation.

• Work closely with the Labeling & Regulatory Compliance team to support project and business work.

• Assist in creating ingredient specifications in compliance with internal policies and FSMA requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect necessary documentation and information.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, providing input on end-to-end timelines of projects.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and labeling requirements.

Essential Skills

• Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Labeling, or a related field.

• 1-3 years of certifications and specifications experience (preferred).

• Experience writing technical specifications (preferred).

• Basic understanding of the product commercialization process from design to manufacturing.

• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills for effective networking.

• Good organizational skills.

• Self-directed, motivated, and good time management.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, Office 365, and SharePoint.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $29.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Plymouth,MN.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 6, 2024.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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