About the role#
The Nutrition Labeling Intern supports our team in producing the nutrition, ingredient, and allergen information found on Hy-Vee products. You will build and maintain label data, gather specifications from suppliers, and review recipe sheets against USDA and FDA requirements. This role is for someone who enjoys working within defined regulations and wants to see how food science meets regulatory compliance.
What you'll do#
- Create nutrition labels, ingredient statements, and allergen statements while ensuring compliance with USDA and FDA regulations.
- Maintain the nutrition and ingredient database in Genesis R&D, including data cleanup and removing deactivated PLUs.
- Gather ingredient specification sheets from suppliers to develop accurate panels for retail PLUs.
- Organize and review recipe spec sheets submitted by retail supervisors.
- Assist with label formatting for in-house printed food labels at manufacturing facilities.
- Partner with internal departments like Marketing, Procurement, and Food Safety to confirm product analysis meets regulations.
- Organize SharePoint content to ensure labeling information remains accessible to stores.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program for Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
- Coursework or working knowledge of FDA and USDA labeling regulations.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and nutritional database software such as Genesis R&D.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow through on assigned tasks.
- Ability to read and interpret laws and regulatory guidelines.
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Corporate Office, West Des Moines, IA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment is full-time and paid.
About Hy-Vee, Inc.
Hy-Vee, Inc. operates as an employee-owned corporation within the retail sector. The company manages over 563 business units across nine states in the Midwest. Founded in 1930, the organization maintains its headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa. It employs over 75,000 people and reports annual sales exceeding 13 billion dollars.
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