Quality Lab Technician at Mars, Incorporated in Mattoon, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Description:

We're looking for a Quality Lab Technician who will be responsible for maintaining equipment and carried out to prevent problems arising, to put faults right, and to ensure equipment is working effectively.

What are we looking for?

• 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)

Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.