The Raw Material Receiver associate supports site Q&FS in ensuring the quality of inbound raw materials by performing reception activities such as inspection, quality control, analytic testing, and material reception operations.

This position requires participation in a shift rotation, with scheduled hours ranging from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What are we looking for?

Education & Professional Qualifications:

•  Certification, Diploma, Bachelor in science or Laboratory experience

Knowledge / Experience:

• Previous experience as RM receiver at Royal Canin preferred

• Previous experience in food / feed plant. Optimally experienced in an RM receiving laboratory

• Experience in quality assurance laboratory

• High data entry accuracy and strong attention to detail required (Critical)

• Strong computer literacy/ Ability to adapt and learn new systems

• Good communication skills/ Previous demonstrated customer service experience or equivalent experience

• Technically inclined

• Self-motivated, Team player

• Operate with a sense of urgency in a fast-moving consumer goods environment

• Color discrimination, Odor sensitive and texture perception, Depth perception, Safety & Hygiene & Quality conscious

Physical/ Environmental Requirements:

• Unrestricted range of motion

• Comfortable working at heights

• Standing on a concrete floor, extensive walking

• Frequent climbing of stairs

• Lifting (25kg) maximum

• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)

• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting

• Must be able to adapt to temperature and tolerate environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust, dirt and chemicals

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Conducting physical and chemical tests, including but not limited to pipettes, pH, water activity, NIR, lateral flow device, and ELISA methods.

• Interpret analytical method procedures and safety instructions using standard chemistry terms and measures.

• Maintain all records of analytical testing and quality control lab documentation.

• Inform Site Laboratory Coordinator of quality deviations for controls and product.

• Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, including calibration of equipment.

• Ability to conduct limited Instrument troubleshooting and problem diagnosis.

• Sampling raw materials from rail cars, bulk trucks, big bags, and totes.

• Prepare samples and documentation for external laboratories.

• Interpret data from routine analysis in order to validate that materials meet specifications.

• Work to ensure lab compliance to quality management systems through training, documentations, quality records, and audits.

• Participate in proficiency testing programs.

• Able to perform routine calculations pertaining to analytical chemistry (e.g. dilution, concentration, test results).

• Collect, prepare and process finished product samples from the packaging lines.

• Maintain Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) for the laboratory.

• Conduct inventory counts on lab consumables.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with 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.