Conformance Technician (Bias)

Mars•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mars Petcare is looking for a Conformance Technician to join their Nutro business at one of their manufacturing plants in Kansas City, Mo. The Conformance Technician is responsible and accountable for supporting The Nutro Company’s Nutro’s Quality and Food Safety principles. This role reports to the Shift Manager and is a member of the production team.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently without supervision as well as within a team setting.
Effective analytical, troubleshooting, and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

One year pet food and/or food manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Adhere to personal safety practices that meet OSHA & Mars standards to assure a safe environment for associate and others. Maintain open communication with site safety committee and site safety manager as appropriate for the role.
Complete analytical testing and evaluation of finished product as required to by Q&FS policies and procedures.
Monitoring and inspecting processes according to Q&FS policies and procedures, and QMP/internal quality standards. This includes, but are not limited to: Processing, Packaging, Sanitation and Microbial Control, Quality of Testing Protocols, Record Control, Positive Release Programs.
Maintain continuous communication with site functional teams to assure complete awareness of the manufacturing process in compliance with Q&FS and performance objectives.
Participate in the development, revision, and training of mission critical competencies as related to the responsibilities and accountabilities of the position, as well as participate in corrective & preventative action/continuous improvement projects.
Demonstrate a quality culture in actions, words and spirit.