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Food Labeling Specialist

Conagra Brands · Chicago, IL · $64,000–$95,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you stay current on emerging labeling rules, like changes to healthy claims or front-of-pack labeling, and share that with the business?

What they are checking: Whether they track regulatory change proactively so the company isn't caught off guard.

Tell me about a labeling question where the regulation was unclear. How did you reach a decision?

What they are checking: Whether they can research, document their reasoning and know when to escalate to Legal or Regulatory Affairs.

How do you manage a high volume of artwork reviews across many brands without letting accuracy slip?

What they are checking: Whether they have systems for staying precise when the workload is heavy.

What would you do

A product launch is days away and you find a labeling problem on approved artwork. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect compliance under schedule pressure while helping the team find the fastest fix.

How do you explain a regulatory no to a brand team in a way that keeps the relationship strong?

What they are checking: Whether they can offer practical alternatives that support brand goals instead of just blocking work.

About the work

How do you decide whether a product's label falls under FDA or USDA FSIS jurisdiction, and what changes once you know?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the split between agencies, since meat-containing products follow different rules and approvals.

Walk me through how you build an ingredient statement and allergen declaration from a formula, including sub-ingredients.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the detail work where a single missed allergen can trigger a recall.

Marketing wants to put "good source of protein" and "natural" on a new package. How do you evaluate those claims?

What they are checking: Whether they know claim definitions and can find a compliant path instead of just saying no.

What are the most common errors you catch in nutrition facts panels and net weight statements?

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on review experience and know where label mistakes usually hide.

How do you handle a product naming question, such as when a product name might imply a standard of identity?

What they are checking: Whether they understand standards of identity and how a name can create a compliance problem.

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The full job description

As published by Conagra Brands.

Reporting to the Principal Food Labeling Specialist, you will serve as a subject matter expert for United States food labeling requirements. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure product labels and packaging comply with regulatory requirements while supporting business objectives and speed to market. You will independently manage labeling reviews, provide regulatory guidance, and support product commercialization activities across a diverse portfolio while helping deliver accurate, compliant labels to market. A Taste of Your Responsibilities • Provide United States food labeling guidance to teams across Regulatory Affairs, Nutrition, Legal, Government Affairs, Marketing, and Product Development. • Review and approve product artwork, packaging, and labeling materials to ensure compliance with Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service, and company requirements. • Develop and maintain mandatory label content, including ingredient statements, allergen declarations, nutrition facts panels, claims, net weight statements, and product naming. • Evaluate labeling claims and marketing language, providing compliant and practical solutions that support brand objectives. • Research, interpret, and communicate current and emerging labeling regulations and industry trends. • Support new product launches, renovations, and packaging changes by providing timely labeling guidance throughout the development process. • Obtain United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service label approvals, temporary approvals, and extensions as needed. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve labeling processes, accuracy, and efficiency. • Respond to labeling and regulatory inquiries while helping identify compliant solutions to complex issues. • Manage multiple projects independently while balancing competing priorities and deadlines. Ingredients Required for Your Success • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. • 3+ years of food industry experience in food labeling, regulatory affairs, or a related discipline. • Strong knowledge of Food and Drug Administration and/or United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service labeling regulations. • Experience reviewing food packaging, artwork, and product claims for regulatory compliance. • Understanding of food product development, manufacturing processes, food safety, allergens, and ingredient regulations. • Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams to drive compliant business outcomes. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Experience supporting a variety of food categories and product formats preferred. • Demonstrated success working independently and exercising sound regulatory judgment. Physical Requirements This role is a hybrid office-based position and does not require regular visits to manufacturing facilities. Number of Days in Office: 4 #LI-MH1 #LI-ONSITE #LI-Associate Compensation Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000 The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees. Our Benefits We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role: • Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement • Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan • Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement • Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities Our Company At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

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