Perform reception operations including quality control analytic operations and physical offloading operations (including departmental sanitation tasks).

Evening Shift: M-F 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM

What are we looking for?

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to plan work on a daily basis, work independently and be a self-starter and a highly motivated individual

• Ability to work with a team and effectively interact with other departments

• Prefer candidate with 1 year of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline
• Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email
• Prefer candidate with knowledge of inventory control principles
• Rreferred science background or previous laboratory experience

• Ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift, or other equipment

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Standing on a concrete floor

• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55lbs
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals
• Vision correctable to 20/20

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Quality tests of all incoming raw materials as specified in reception procedure
• Sampling raw materials from bulk trucks, big bags, and totes
• Perform various laboratory analysis on raw materials according to control plan
• Perform receiving document procedures (delivery documentations) and sign delivery documents including, if necessary, quality / quantity objections
• Inform Q&FS Manager of quality deviations according to product standards and production procedures
• Accept or decline reception of goods according to reception procedures
• Collaborate with raw material supply coordinator on inbound receiving scheduling priority
• Offload raw materials from trucks (bulks -liquids, seed, meals…, big bags, bags) (including adding of chemicals like insecticide or antioxidant as required by quality specifications)
• Accurately maintain WMS (Warehouse Management System)
• Immediately report any stock discrepancies
• Day to day use of forklifts and shag truck to offload and store raw materials in warehouse
• Laboratory instrument calibrations, verifications and record keeping
• Perform area-related equipment first level maintenance
• Perform inventory of raw ingredients in bins, silos and racks (cyclical and period end inventories)
• Detect and report raw material quality problems
• Advise raw material supply coordinator of late or missing raw material deliveries
• Customer service with inbound delivery companies
• Prepare samples and documentation for external labs
• Preparation of finished products to ensure quality control (micro sampling)
• Accurate submission of products to offsite/external laboratory
• Working knowledge of food safety
• Responsible for assisting all areas in maintaining high levels of daily cleanliness and adherence to site GMP's
• Prioritize work daily by identifying pressing issues, through communication with each operator, knowing shift production plans and awareness of area
• Promote high quality team environment through effective team work and self-management with a positive attitude
• Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within their area
• Understands production schedules as they relate to shut downs
• Detailed cleaning of large areas and work spaces
• Detailed cleaning of large pieces of manufacturing equipment
• Understanding of microbiological and pest control as it pertains to a food manufacturing environment
• The ability to work with all Teams at the site on Sanitation, Pest Control and Housekeeping projects.
• The ability to work in enclosed spaces
• The desire to work as an interactive team in a plant setting
• When assigned to a specific operation area, complete all duties associated with that assignment in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform sanitation duties as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule, with particular attention to lock out/tag out procedures. Complete required documentation
• Assist the plant to meet or exceed production goals
• Other duties and responsibilities throughout the plant as assigned by Manager

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.