Product Quality Technician

Mars•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role conducts quality verification protocols to ensure finished products meet with Mars Petcare Quality and Food Safety Specifications. They enable conformance to specification through the verification of execution in quality control protocols and/or monitoring of sampling and testing plans. They enable the reduction of food safety incidents and non-quality costs by the immediate escalation of any out of conformance condition detected during verification activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education
1+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment and/or quality control
Demonstrated leadership capabilities in leading/influencing others
Proficient in computer software’s including Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.
Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs) repetitively
Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours
Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions
Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree, Technical Degree or certification (s) related to Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, Chemistry etc.
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing site managing quality and food safety management systems
Previous experience in a food-related industry
Experience with practical applied microbiology in factory environments
Advanced understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Systems (HACCP)
Knowledge of food microbiology, food safety, manufacturing processes and food laws
Understanding of Food safety risk, identification and management, HACCP and prerequisite controls
Knowledge of GMP, food allergens, pest control, sanitation, and food safety regulations
Strong people and organizational development skills.

Responsibilities

Perform quality verification and monitoring activities for raw materials, packaging, and finished products to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
Identify, isolate, and escalate non-conforming materials and quality incidents, including initiating incident investigations and product holds within quality management systems.
Support production teams with troubleshooting, risk assessments, foreign material escalation, and real-time quality decision-making during manufacturing operations.
Review and verify quality and regulatory documentation, including PCQI conformance records, process charts, net weight checks, and seam/seal integrity documentation.
Execute finished product release activities, product inspections, stock reconciliations, and controlled recipe change processes to maintain product quality and traceability.
Provide coaching and training to operations associates on quality management processes, record accuracy, compliance expectations, and continuous improvement initiatives.