Specification & Labeling Coordniator

Date: Jun 28, 2025

Location:

Sioux City, IA, US, 51111

Req ID: 76750

Job Function: Food Safety/Quality Assurance

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

This position will be responsible for all aspects related to Perdue Premium Meat Company (PPMC) product specifications and assist with label reviews and in-house case label creation. This position will also assist in entering and maintaining product information in company databases.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Input & maintain product specifications for all PPMC products in Optiva.
Gathers information for revisions and new specs working with Operations, Quality, Sales departments to ensure that the products being created or revised meet customer, operations, quality and regulatory standards.
Enters and maintains product information in company databases.
In-plant label design using Label Matrix, Bartender, VBS scale, Cablite for Ossid.
Assists Regulatory, Labeling & Specification Supervisor with label reviews.
Maintains documentation of specifications and label examples on PPMC servers for products.
Creates and revises labels that are compliant with USDA regulations.

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent plus 2-4 years related experience.

Experience Requirements

Good communication (both oral and written) and math skills required. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Detail oriented.

Experience Preferred

Quality Assurance experience preferred. Experience in further processing and cooking of meat and poultry is preferred.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is partially sedentary but will require visits to the processing plant floor & occasional moving to other offices or buildings; including possible visits to other PPMC facilities & PPMC Co-Packer sites.
May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
Work activity is in an office & plant floor environment.
When in a plant environment:
Exposure primarily consists of wet & moist floors which include metal & plastic grating surfaces.
May be exposed to temperatures of -10 degree to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient & 100% humidity.
May handle product 0 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
May be exposed to all chemicals found in meat/poultry, food, & processing plant.
Must wear & use protective & safety equipment required for the job, as directed by the Company

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.