Labelling Specialist

CP Fresh is our fresh food processing and value-added division. At CP Fresh we make healthy, fresh food items as well as value-added fresh cut fruit and vegetables for use in a wide base of our retail and foodservice customers. CP Fresh was established in 2016 and is now a growing innovative leader in the fresh food world. We are looking for a dynamic & creative team oriented person to help us grow!

Charlie’s Produce - Who We Are

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie’s was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer:

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details:

• $28-30 hr. DOE
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

Schedule: 

7am-3:30pm - Monday-Friday

Job Summary:

As a Labeling Specialist, you will play a key role in coordinating, developing, and organizing labeling and packaging for both CP Fresh products and private label customers. You will collaborate closely with various departments, including Quality Assurance, Research & Development, Sales, Marketing, and plant personnel—to create accurate and compliant regulatory content for product graphics.

In this position, you will be responsible for validating all regulatory information and claims on labeling and packaging, ensuring that every detail meets industry standards and ensures compliance with FDA, USDA, as well as SQF standards. You will also manage the creation of generic approval records and secure USDA sketch approvals, as needed, prior to plant production.

To thrive in this role, you must be highly organized, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to make independent decisions that ensure compliance and accuracy. Your attention to detail and proactive approach will be essential in maintaining high standards and ensuring regulatory success.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the labeling process for new and existing CP Fresh products.
• Develop and maintain the design and layout of product manuals, packaging and labels.
• Incorporate redlined changes made to artwork drafts to create final drafts and source files.
• Clarify open questions and request missing information on redlined artwork.
• Assist labeling creators/reviewers based on a strong understanding of regulatory standards and guidelines for FDA and USDA labeling/labels.
• Proofread and act as departmental quality control for product descriptions and labeling content.
• Create and revise BarTender barcode label PDF artwork and source files.
• Knowledge of database software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet and Word processing software.
• Managing product documentation, labeling and retail packaging updates resulting from regulatory requirement changes. Obtain the required labeling requirement approvals.
• Provide documentation for labeling change orders: PDF artwork redlines, PDF artwork final drafts, source files, summary of changes, and certificates of translation.
• Coordinate with outside suppliers as needed to facilitate the implementation of new and revised labeling.
• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business.
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• When located in the plant the environment will include wet, damp, cold, slippery and loud conditions with moving parts, and vibrating parts.
• Specific vision includes close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Responsibilities: As assigned by Manager/Supervisor

Job Qualifications:

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong hands-on experience and ability to develop and evaluate product manuals, instructions for use and other labeling/labels to ensure that the information is complete and correct.
• Experience with BarTender or other barcode label programs is preferred.
• Strong understanding of labeling/label standards, regulations, directives and guidances.
• Basic understanding of change control requirements
• Computer literacy required; good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Strong planning, organizational and time management skills are required
• Ability to prioritize urgent matters
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail: Ability to pay close attention to detail is required
• Accuracy: Work is accurate and completeness of records
• Outstanding Performance Standards: Demonstrated ability to meet department goals
• Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills
• Multi-Tasking: Ability to juggle priorities, and support changing business needs
• Collaboration: Ability to actively develop a network to bring best solutions to the team or customer
• Independence: Self-motivated - works under minimal supervision
• Professionalism: Must demonstrate professionalism during all interactions within company, customer and third parties
• Takes Initiative: Serve as a role model for “Quality First” by continuously improving on what matters most to customers
• Problem Solving: Promptly and effectively handles issues and problems

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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