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Mars UK • USA-Georgia-Albany | United States of America

Sample Processor

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Job Description

Job Description:

Company: Mars Wrigley- Albany, GA

Title: Sample Processor

Required Shift:

Monday – Friday

7am – 3:30pm

(Hours may differ based on business needs)

Job Purpose:

This role supports the implementation of the Micro Verification Standards 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.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • General knowledge of Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Physical Requirements:

  • Frequent lifting/carrying pushing (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
  • Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling and gripping
  • Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, leaning over equipment and work in confined spaces
  • Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
  • Ability to read, write and speak English

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to work independently as well as in a group setting
  • 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 Microsoft Office Suite

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

  • Performs all assigned activities & job tasks throughout the plant.
  • Performs pathogen environmental monitoring (Zones 3 and 4) at prescribed frequency (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
  • Collects samples from storage tanks
  • Collects in-process samples at prescribed frequency
  • Performs weekly Zone 1 (product contact) swabbing for indicators
  • Performs Zone 2 indicator swabbing of manufacturing environment.
  • Composites and labels finished good samples
  • Populates Sample Analysis Request Form (SARF) with sample information
  • Packages all samples (swabs, chocolate, and in-process) for shipment to external laboratory using predefined procedures.
  • Enters finished good data (item number, code date, etc.) into MRS
  • Perform investigational swabbing and/or sampling as directed by the Food Safety Scientist, or designate.

What do we Manufacture?

  • Your favorite Combos brands.

What will be the Interview Process?

  • Application> resume review > recruiter phone screen > Situational Judgement Assessment (online) > onsite panel interview> Interview team decision

Compensation:

  • Competitive pay based on experience.
  • Annual variable bonus pay out
  • Annual merit increases

Total Rewards:

  • Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
  • Up to 6% 401K match
  • Vacation time
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short/Long Term disability
  • 18 weeks parental leave

Training & Onboarding:

  • 3-day initial orientation on start date (Day Shift)

What can you expect from Mars?

  • The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
  • An industry-competitive salary and benefits package
  • To be respected and valued
  • The Five Principles are at the center of every decision we make.
  • The opportunity to work cross-functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
Learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Mars UK

Company employees:

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (m:f):

57:43

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