Quality Auditor- Bolton Pet Plant
at Mars Incorporated

Job Description

Job Description:

Exciting opportunity to join the site R&D team in the Bolton Pet Plant (BPP) Quality & Food Safety function as a Quality Auditor. The job holder is required to provide technical assistance to all manufacturing functions to ensure continuous compliance with quality standards.

This role will be a 12 hour rotation shift.

What are we looking for?

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.
• Must be able to work at elevated heights.
• Experience in quality control laboratory or GMP manufacturing operations preferred.

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.