A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there’s more to being in business than just making a profit. That’s the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet.  What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it’s never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It’s about how you can grab everything that’s within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It’s about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we’ll all be a little better off. It’s that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

About Mars, Incorporated 

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

 

 

Purpose of Role:

Shift/Hours: 3 PM- 11:30 PM Monday- Friday

 

To execute the site MQM verification procedures of Inspection, Verification, and Testing on inbound ingredients and raise awareness of all inbound ingredient non-conformances. Operation & PM of Sepamatic

 

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Collect samples for materials analysis as determined by site Q&FS or QA Procedures.
2. Coordinate testing of samples.
3. Inspect ingredients upon receipt for evidence of foreign material and/or damage.
4. Raise awareness of non-conformance by entering information into (MSQM) for any ingredient that is out of specification upon receipt.
5. Assist in PRIMP process.
6. Assist warehouse personnel on holding ingredients and audit warehouse/site ingredient holds management process.
7. Assure that any Food Safety ingredient hold is accounted for and isolated in a separate area of warehouse.
8. Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
9. Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot and cold, dust, dirt and chemicals.
10. Able to complete all tasks in the area assigned by the manager abiding by the Quality Practices and Mars Safety Practices.
11. Every associate at Mars has the responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety.
12. Foreign Material testing for inbound meats.
13. Cleaning and PM’s for Sepamatic as required.

 

Mission Critical Competencies:

1. Accurate and quick decision making skills.
2. Well-developed computer skills.
3. Knowledge of site based Q&FS reaction systems: Corrective Action Preventative Action process and Product Related Incident Management Process (PRIMP) and Mars Quality Management
4. Knowledge of QA Manual and where to find ingredient specifications and procedures related to inbound ingredients.
5. Knowledge of all areas of the factory.
6. Knowledge of site HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) as related to inbound ingredients.
7. Knowledge of site PRP (Pre-Requisite Program) – MQM verification procedure QS4255 and all the work instructions included.
8. Interpersonal skills that influence and enlist the help of others in managing product quality.
9. Ability to respond/react in a fast paced, changing environment.
10. Fork lift certification.
11. Must be cross trained functionally and help other Sepamatic Associates and help in other areas as requested.
12. After each Sepamatic test, Associate must inspect the discharge for foreign material and evaluate.
13. Generate reports / summary on findings are required.
14. Will need to carry testing material up steps throughout the shift.
15. Any other tasks assigned by Manager

 

Desired Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

 

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.