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Location: Department 677
Shift: Daytime
Experience: Less than 1 year
Minimum Starting Pay: $59,500.00
MARKETING Nutritional Label Analyst 1 - La Crosse, WI: Kwik Trip, Inc. has an exciting opportunity in our Marketing Department for a Nutritional Label & Packaging Specialist. In this role you will support the food and beverage labeling process by collecting, analyzing and compiling nutrition and ingredient information for our recipes and food products.
This position supports Kwik Trip Vertical Integration across all our production operations and also vendor-produced products that are Kwik Trip branded for sale at our retail locations. Additionally, this position promotes Kwik Trip's role as a leader of health in the convenience industry with nutritional knowledge.
Primary responsibilities include: Build and maintain the packets of information for the Lead Nutritional Label & Packaging Specialist to use in developing a Recipe Card for Kwik Trip production operations and Kwik Trip retail locations food/beverage items Build, maintain and utilize an electronic database to complete an accurate nutritional panel, ingredient statement and allergen statement for use on product labels available to the public Research food/beverage regulations to develop mandatory label format, which includes feedback on product name according to standard of identity, weight statement, ingredient statement, allergen declaration, nutritional fact panel, and determine possible exemptions Work collaboratively with vendors, productions teams, food research and development and quality assurance to obtain and maintain current label approvals for existing and new products Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Biology, Culinary or a related field of study. Registered Dietician OR Registered Dietician exam eligible. Prior working experience with nutritional databases (Genesis) and development of nutrition fact panels. Detailed knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulation. Insight to the food production industry, it's products, packaging and final merchandizing, GMP's and HACCP programs Working knowledge of FDA and USDA label regulations and documentation requirements. Basic knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, GMP's. Knowledge of food product development, production processes, food safety and allergens. Ability to research regulatory issues and provide clear recommendations to cross-functional teams. Working knowledge of packaging and final merchandizing for retail food sales. Current knowledge of nutritional trends and hot topics. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to communicate complex technical issues in simple terms. Acute attention to detail, highly organized and accuracy in proofreading. Ability to work professionally amongst various departments with a positive attitude and understanding of all parties involved in regulatory affairs. Knowledge of social media trends, ethics, and health promotion, measuring social impact and branding. Must have initiative, the ability to work independently and exercise good judgment. Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience with manufacturing, food service and nutritional databases such as Genesis software is a plus.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, daytime hours. May occasionally include evenings or weekend hours, as needed.
Kwik Trip, Inc. OVERVIEW:
For over 50 years, Kwik Trip, Inc. has operated friendly, clean, trusted, family-owned, local convenience stores in communities throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois. With a commitment to generosity, Kwik Trip, Inc. is dedicated to treating coworkers and guests like family. We continue to look for ways to improve our guest shopping experience and product offerings, as well as to ensure we provide a safe and fun work environment for our coworkers. We offer competitive wage and benefits and continue to invest in our family of coworkers and provide them with career advancement and growth opportunities.
Kwik Trip, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Function: Marketing; Professional Services; QA - Quality Control; Research
