QA Lab Analyst - Days

Mars•Aurora, NE

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Mars Petcare is hiring a Quality Assurance Lab Analyst for its manufacturing plant in Aurora, Nebraska. The role supports the production of high-quality pet food that meets or exceeds Mars specifications and business scheduling needs. It is responsible for quality testing of inbound raw materials, laboratory and finished-product testing, communicating test results, and helping production teams investigate and correct quality issues. The role also supports receiving and composite laboratory activities, maintains testing equipment and records, and helps ensure food safety, product integrity, and a safe, clean work environment. The position is on the day shift and may require overtime to cover the area, including 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–2 years of experience; manufacturing and/or laboratory experience is preferred.
Ability to perform laboratory and finished-product testing.
Ability to cover overtime for the area, including 12-hour shifts.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing environment experience.
Laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Perform Quality Assurance activities described in the Quality Systems manual.
Conduct laboratory tests and finished-product testing.
Communicate routine QA test results to production personnel and notify supervisory personnel and the QA Supervisor of product-quality or plant conditions that could affect the product.
Perform follow-up testing on finished products until issues are corrected and product disposition is resolved appropriately.
Collect ingredient and finished-product samples as required.
Assist with special tests and inspections requested by plant QA, the Plant Manager, Shift Manager, or QA Manager.
Use analytical data to help operations determine the causes of issues and understand plant processes to troubleshoot them.
Work toward improvements in final-product quality, plant conditions, customer service, productivity, and cost reduction.
Maintain laboratory housekeeping and equipment.
Address food-safety and quality concerns.
Cover receiving functions and composite laboratory activities as needed.
Adhere to site food-safety and security practices and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
Cover overtime for the area as needed.
Initiate PRIMPS and non-conformances in the Nexus System.
Enter data into NIR and Infinity QS databases.
Maintain inventory and calibration of laboratory testing equipment.
Support material-quality management sampling and submission.