• 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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