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Food Labeling Compliance Specialist
Romeoville, IL | $75,000 - $90,000
Overview
A rapidly growing food distribution and import organization is seeking a Labeling Compliance Specialist to support regulatory initiatives across a diverse portfolio of international food products.
This is a high-impact role focused on ensuring product labels meet FDA, USDA, and state regulatory requirements, while partnering cross-functionally with internal teams and global suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
Romeoville, IL | $75,000 - $90,000
Overview
A rapidly growing food distribution and import organization is seeking a Labeling Compliance Specialist to support regulatory initiatives across a diverse portfolio of international food products.
This is a high-impact role focused on ensuring product labels meet FDA, USDA, and state regulatory requirements, while partnering cross-functionally with internal teams and global suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and update product labels to ensure compliance with FDA (21 CFR), USDA, and state regulations
- Verify ingredient statements, allergen declarations, and required disclosures
- Manage regulatory label updates tied to ingredient changes and evolving compliance requirements
- Conduct high-volume label evaluations across legacy and newly introduced products
- Communicate with domestic and international suppliers to obtain and validate documentation
- Collaborate with QA, Marketing, and Procurement teams to align labeling requirements
- Identify compliance gaps, assess risk, and escalate issues when necessary
- Support SOP development and continuous improvement of labeling processes
- Ensure marketing claims and product messaging align with regulatory standards
- Assist with supplier compliance and onboarding related to labeling requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field
- 3 years of experience with FDA and USDA labeling regulations
- Strong knowledge of food labeling compliance (21 CFR preferred)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- High attention to detail
- Experience with systems such as TraceGains or Genesis R&D
- Background working with imported food products or global suppliers
- Familiarity with certifications (Organic, Non-GMO, Halal, Kosher)
- FSVP, PCQI, or HACCP certification
- Monday–Friday
- Early shift (6:00 AM – 3:00 PM or 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Competitive salary growth opportunity
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000