Quality Lab Technician

• Good basic math, reading, and writing skills. Good mechanical aptitude. Basic knowledge of personal computers. Good problem solving skills. Good housekeeping skills and knowledge of GMP's.
• High School diploma or equivalent plus 1-2 years experience (manufacturing environment preferred).Ability and willingness to develop and manage self, demonstrate self directed workgroup leadership and contribute to efficiency, quality, and cost optimization with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate forklift in a safe manner.
• Ability to work rotating shifts under stressful conditions such as heat, cold, high and/or confined spaces and have full mobility with ability to climb ladders and stairs.
  

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Perform activities of Quality Assurance as detailed in the Quality Systems manual.
• Ability to perform all lab tests and finished product testing
• Communicate results of routine QA tests to production personnel.
• Notify supervisory personnel and QA Supervisor of product quality or plant conditions, which may have a negative impact on product, and work together to correct the situation. In the case of finished product, perform follow-up testing until situation is corrected and product disposition is resolved in a quality conscious manner.
• Collect ingredient and finished product samples as required.
• Assist in special tests or inspections requested of the plant QA department by the Plant Manager, Shift Manager and QA Manager.
• Use Analytical data to assist Operations determine cause of issues.
• Understand processes at Mattoon in order to troubleshoot issues
• Actively work towards quality improvement, (final product, plant condition, and customer service) improve in productivity and cost reduction.
• Lab housekeeping and equipment maintenance
• Ability to actively address food safety and quality concerns.
• Able to cover all receiving functions as necessary.
• Able to cover all composite labs activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned
  

Ensure adherence to all site food safety and security practices

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment to promote associate safety and product integrity
• Must be able to cover overtime for area.
• Initiate PRIMPS and non-conformances in Nexus System
• Enter data into NIR and Infinity QS databases
  

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.
• [Insert any additional market/role specific benefits that the candidate might be interested in]

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