Bulk and Minor Ingredient Receiver/Operator at Mars, Incorporated in Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

Position: Receiving Operator
Reporting To: Manufacturing Support Manager
Location: Columbia, SC

Purpose of Role

• The Receiving Operator safely and efficiently receives tests, analyzes and processes raw ingredients. This process supports the manufacturing of high quality pet food that meets or exceeds all specifications set by Mars Pet Care US in the amount and schedule required by business needs.

• Sampling of all incoming raw materials


• Collect routine ingredient samples


• Visually inspect incoming commodities and take appropriate action on issues such as infestation, pests, mold, or any other quality issue.


• Quality testing (including analytical testing) of all incoming raw materials


• Foss Analyzer and lab equipment operation


• Know and understand all CCP's, and report any findings of deficiencies to Site Quality Manager


• Responsible for communicating and elevating any quality and food safety concerns to site management.


• Accurately perform Mycotoxin, Vomitoxin, and FFA tests, and communicate results to Quality Manager


• Receiving and Quality systems database interfacing


• Informing QS of all out of specification raw materials


• Ensure adherence to all site food safety and security practices (CCP's , seals, load tags, locked caps, etc)


• Actively address food safety and quality concerns.


• Unloading of all incoming raw materials (dries, liquids, meats, minors)


• Load used pallets on trailers as needed.


• Major bin strategy coordination


• Railcar unloading strategy/Operate Trackmobile


• Clean receiving magnets


• Dump all receiving totes


• IS regrind tote dumping


• Hardstock grinding - strategize with batching operator


• Maintain a safe and clean work environment to promote associate safety and product integrity/Wet and dry receiving area sanitation


• Other duties as assigned


• Must be willing to cover overtime for area.