Quality/Conformance Technician - Day Shift

Job description

A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there’s more to being in business than just making a profit. That’s the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet.  What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it’s never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It’s about how you can grab everything that’s within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It’s about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we’ll all be a little better off. It’s that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

Mars has net sales of more than $33 billion, operates six business segments including Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, Symbioscience, and more than 75,000 Associates worldwide that are putting its Principles into action to make a difference for people and the planet through its performance.

Mars brands include: Petcare – PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, BANFIELD® Pet Hospital, CESAR®, SHEBA®, DREAMIES® and NUTRO®; Chocolate – M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, DOVE®, GALAXY®, MARS®, MILKY WAY® and TWIX®; Wrigley – DOUBLEMINT®, EXTRA®, ORBIT® and 5™ chewing gums, SKITTLES® and STARBURST® candies, and ALTOIDS® AND LIFESAVERS® mints. Food – UNCLE BEN’S®, DOLMIO®, EBLY®, MASTERFOODS®, SEEDS OF CHANGE® and ROYCO®; Drinks – ALTERRA COFFEE ROASTERS™, THE BRIGHT TEA COMPANY™, KLIX® and FLAVIA®; Symbioscience – COCOAVIA® and WISDOM PANEL®.

 

The Conformance Technician is responsible and accountable for supporting the Company’s Quality and Food Safety principles through:

·  Monitoring and inspecting process and packaging processes according to Q&FS policies and procedures, and QMP standards. 
·  Manage the testing requirements for the positive release programs.
·  Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
·  This role reports to the Shift Manger and is a member of the production team. Adhere to personal safety practices that meet OSHA & Mars standards to assure a safe environment for associate and others.  Maintain open communication with site safety committee and site safety manager as appropriate for the role.
·  Complete analytical testing and evaluation of finished product as required to by Q&FS policies and procedures.
·  Monitoring and inspecting processes according to Q&FS policies and procedures, and QMP standards.  This includes, but are not limited to:
·  Processing
·  Packaging
·  Sanitation and Microbial Control
·  Quality of Testing Protocols
·  Record Control
·  Positive Release Programs
·  Maintain continuous communication with site functional teams to assure complete awareness of the manufacturing process in compliance with Q&FS and performance objectives.
·  Participate in the development, revision, and training of mission critical competencies as related to the responsibilities and accountabilities of the position.
·  Demonstrate a quality culture in actions, words and spirit.
·  General safety policies and procedures.
·  Knowledge of local, federal, and industry regulations with regards to:
·  Food Safety (GMP, HACCP)
·  Food Quality (Product and Process)
·  Q&FS testing practices and procedures, and QMP polices.

 

Required

·  High School Diploma or equivalent.
·  Effective verbal and written communication skills.
·  Ability to work independently without supervision as well as within a team setting.
·  Effective analytical, troubleshooting, and computer skills.
·  Some pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, and lifting (up to 40 lbs.) necessary.
·  Sufficient mobility, strength, flexibility, hearing and sight to access all job relevant areas and perform routine activities as necessary to deliver required results.

 

Preferred

·  One year pet food and/or food manufacturing experience.

 

This position follows a 4 days on, 4 days off schedule from 6PM to 6:30AM night shift.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.