Job Overview

Team Members must ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement. This position functions as a member of an area team, which is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products. This role supports the implementation of the Global Ice Cream and Chocolate Micro Verification Standard through the collection, organizing and processing of samples from environmental to WIP to Finished Product.

Team Members must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. This job requires strong communication, interpersonal and team building skills to support site objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs all assigned activities & job tasks within a line or area.
• Collaborates with Quality & Food Safety to complete all QFS sampling tasks including indicator swabbing of Zone 1 surfaces after a cleaning has been performed, or after changeover from one product to another (if no weekly downtime is scheduled for cleaning activities).
• Keeps detailed logs and is able to maintain accurate records of sample collection, recording in MRS system, and Sample Analysis Request Form for sample submission
• Acts as a member of the Food Safety Team for designate line/area.
• Understands the principles of the product retention library, and the maintenance of the inventory rotation.
• Understands production schedules, production computer systems, work instructions.

Context and Scope

• Performs indicator swabbing of Zone 1 surfaces after a cleaning has been performed, or after changeover from one product to another (if no weekly downtime is scheduled for cleaning activities).
• Collects environmental, in-process, chocolate monitoring and finished good samples then prepares for shipment to external laboratory.
• Enters sample information into Micro Release System to ensure timely release of materials.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualification

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• Standing on a concrete floor.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently.

Knowledge/Experience

Minimum:

• General knowledge of Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Ability to work independently as well as in a group setting.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles for tracking and traceability
• Ability to operate a forklift/OSHA certification, if needed

Preferred:

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines, working with quality checks

• Experience with SAP.
• Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems (MRS, Microsoft Office, SQCIS, etc.).

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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.

About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
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.​​​​​​​

Note to Search Firms/Agencies:
Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific.  Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars.