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Hy-Vee, Inc.

Nutrition Labeling Intern

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

Nutrition Labeling Intern Department: Compliance & Food Protection FLSA: Hourly Revision Date: 08/2026 About Hy-Vee At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're ...

HyVee

Nutrition Labeling Intern

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

Nutrition Labeling Intern Department: Compliance & Food Protection FLSA: Hourly Revision Date: 08/2026 About Hy-Vee At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're ...

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Charlotte, NC · On-site

Accurate, compliant, and consumer-friendly nutrition labeling is a core component of our product quality and regulatory compliance -- and this role is the person responsible for getting it right on ...

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R & D Product Development Specialist

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Create nutrition label & ingredient statements in compliance with NLEA (Nutrition Labeling Enforcement Act); ensure compliance with nutrition label claims. * Ensure that checklist for new product ...

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Nutrition Labeling Intern

Hy-Vee, Inc.

West Des Moines, IA • On-site

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

Part-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Hy-Vee rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 1,671 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 124 rated grocery stores

Job description

Additional Considerations (if any):
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At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.
Job Description:
Job Title: Nutrition Labeling Intern
Department: Compliance & Food Protection
FLSA: Hourly
Revision Date: 08/2026
About Hy-Vee
At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking professionals who bring proven skills, a desire to grow, and a commitment to work together in building a company that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.
The Role and Why It's Important
The Nutrition Labeling Intern supports the Nutrition Labeling team in producing the nutrition, ingredient, and allergen information that appears on Hy-Vee products, information customers rely on to make decisions about what they eat. Day to day, this role builds and maintains label data in Genesis R&D, gathers ingredient specifications from suppliers, and reviews recipe spec sheets against USDA and FDA requirements. If you are detail-driven, comfortable working within a defined set of regulations, and want to see where food science and regulatory compliance meet on a package, you will find this role rewarding.
What You'll Do
  • Assist Nutrition Labeling team with the creation of nutrition labels, ingredient statements, and allergen statements to ensure compliance with USDA and FDA food labeling regulations.
  • Maintain the nutrition and ingredient database in Genesis R&D and other labeling software, including cleanup of outdated data and removal of deactivated PLUs.
  • Gather ingredient specification sheets from suppliers to develop accurate, compliant ingredient and nutrition panels for all retail PLUs.
  • Organize and review recipe spec sheets submitted by retail supervisors across all departments.
  • Assist with label formatting for in-house printed food labels at Hy-Vee manufacturing facilities.
  • Partner with retail labeling staff and with the R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Food Safety departments to confirm product and recipe analysis meets national, state, and local regulations and the needs of each business unit.
  • Organize Hy-Vee SharePoint content so labeling information is accessible to stores.
  • Maintain confidentiality with all product, supplier, and company information.

Your Skills
  • Commitment to the Hy-Vee mission and a willingness to promote the company's values
  • Strong attention to detail with consistent follow-through on assigned work
  • Ability to read and interpret laws and regulatory guidelines
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe, with experience in nutrition database software such as Genesis R&D (preferred)
  • Working knowledge of FDA and USDA food labeling regulations (preferred)
  • Organizational and administrative skills to manage multiple tasks against recurring deadlines
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Reporting Relationships
Accountable and Reports to: Technical Director, Compliance & Food Protection
Direct Reports: None
Education and Experience
  • Currently working toward a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Dietetics, Food Science/Food Technology, or a related field (preferred)
  • Coursework or working knowledge of FDA and USDA labeling regulations (preferred)
  • Proficient in computer applications, including MS Office, Adobe, and nutritional database software programs

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
  • Ability to operate standard office technology, including computers and telephones
  • Ability to review and analyze documents and data on screen
  • Ability to occasionally transport materials weighing up to 10 pounds (such as files or office supplies)

Working Environment
This position works in a general office setting with possible flexible work arrangements outside of the office. You'll use standard office equipment including PC (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook), telephone, calculator, and other typical office technology.
Are you ready to smile, apply today.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.

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Hy-Vee, based in West Des Moines, IA, US, operates within the supermarket industry. Founded in 1930 by Charles Hyde and David Vredenburg, the company began as a small general store in Beaconsfield, Iowa. Over the years, Hy-Vee has evolved into a network of more than 245 supermarkets across 8 states in the Midwest. They offer a wide range of products and services, including grocery, bakery items, delicatessen, floral, and other specialty departments. With a company motto of “A helpful smile in every aisle”, Hy-Vee's mission is to make each customer's life easier, healthier, and happier. They have received several awards for their commitment to healthy living, customer service and community outreach.

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Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

West Des Moines, IA, US

Year founded

1930

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