Regulatory Specialist

• First time run sheets, sample requests, and other requirements through Docuware (or current program).
  
• Assist department and customers with regulatory inquiries.
  
• Complete questionnaires for customers.
  
• Provide standard documents (audits, emergency contacts, HACCP flowcharts, lot code explanations, etc.).
  
• Create/interpret custom documents (allergen, COI, COO, GMO, Halal, Kosher, LOG, nutritional, spec, range statements, etc.).
  
• Answer customer questions regarding products (confirm ingredients).
  
• Review and upload customer documents into TraceGains (or other programs).
  
• Protect proprietary information.
  
• Assist in assuring accuracy of labeling for all finished products and ingredients.
  
• Assist in maintaining ingredient files to assure accuracy.
  
• Maintain working knowledge of USDA regulations and other various food laws.
  
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement involving decisions relating to regulatory compliance.
  
• Filing, general administrative duties.
  
• Other duties as assigned or directed.
  

• RELIABILITY - Team members who show up every shift, on time, and can work occasional overtime. If you�re not ready to commit, this isn�t for you.
  
• High School diploma/GED required
  
• Associate�s degree is highly preferred, bachelor�s degree a plus
  
• 2-3 years� food industry experience required
  
• 3-4 years� experience in regulatory preferred
  
• US Food Law background highly preferred
  
• US Food Law courses, International Food Law courses, related webinars (various) preferred
  
• Must be able to multi-task and have attention to detail with good organizational skills
  
• Must be able to communicate effectively
  
• Must have proficient computer skills; ability to develop spreadsheets
  
• Must have an aptitude for computer programs
  
• Must have strong ability to navigate client portals
  
• TraceGains and/or Docuware experience a plus
  
• Must act with a sense of urgency, following up with all departments to meet deadlines.
  
• Ability to question/challenge things that don�t seem right
  
• Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
  
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
  
• Able to extend arms with hands over the head or at shoulder height
  
• Hold, grasp, or turn with the use of hands
  
• Touch, pickup, and pinch with the use of fingers
  
• Kneel, stoop or bend downwards and forward
  
• Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words. Convey detailed instructions to others
  
• Able to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds such as machinery alarms
  
• Near and far visual acuity required
  
• Work in an environment that is noisy, dusty and may contain spices with high heat intensity
  
• Withstand working in cold and hot temperatures for long periods of time
  

If you are willing to embrace the challenge, the opportunities at Chesapeake Spice are limitless. Join us for a rewarding career in manufacturing, where you can grow, thrive, and be part of a team that helps flavor the world!

Chesapeake Spice Company is an equal opportunity employer.