Quality Lab Technician

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 GMPs.
• 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 the 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 in determining the cause of issues.
• Understand processes at Mattoon in order to troubleshoot issues.
• Actively work towards quality improvement (final product, plant condition, and customer service) and improve 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 the area.
• Initiate PRIMPS and non-conformances in the 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]