About the position
Thrive Market is looking for an intern to assist the Product Innovators and Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) teams to re-review all Owned Brand products that were launched prior to the current FSQA review process. The goal is to ensure all products have a current full compliance specification and supporting documents on file. The project involves the collection and review of documents for over 350 SKUs with approximately 100+ vendors to ensure that all required paperwork is reviewed and completed accurately prior to final review by the FSQA team. The intern will support the Product Innovators and FSQA in managing and completing compliance documentation for 100+ vendors across 350+ existing SKUs. This role includes serving as the technical reviewer of vendor document and specification submissions, including nutrition facts panels, ingredient specifications, certifications, and product testing to support claims and allergen statements for all product categories, including food and non-food. The intern will be responsible for ensuring the correct completion of compliance specification documents for Thrive Market Brand (TMB) products and will review vendor documents and certifications related to label and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Collect and review documents for 350+ SKUs with 100+ vendors.
- Support the Product Innovators and FSQA in managing compliance documentation.
- Act as the technical reviewer of vendor document and specification submissions.
- Ensure correct completion of compliance specification documents for Thrive Market Brand products.
- Review vendor documents and certifications for label and regulatory compliance.
- Manage vendor outreach and correspondence on product specification management.
- Collect and interpret ethical sourcing documentation.
- Project management with cross-functional teams and vendors.
Requirements
- A background in or current enrollment in a Food Science or Nutrition degree program.
- Knowledge of FDA and USDA labeling laws and regulatory requirements.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration.
Benefits
- Suggested wage based on location and experience $18-$25/hr.
- Flexible working hours (minimum of 15 hours and up to 24 hours per week).
- Opportunity to gain experience in food safety and quality assurance.
