Principal Technician Material Tester

Mars

Elizabethtown, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Auditing, Calibration, Change Control, Cocoa Programming Language, Conformance Testing, Continuous Improvement, Document Control, Document Management, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Safety, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), High School Diploma, ISO 9001, Laboratory Equipment, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Materials Testing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Management, Risk Analysis, SAP, Specimen Collection, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Elizabethtown, PA
POSTED
6 days ago
**Job Description:** **Principal Technician Material Tester** The Material Tester is responsible for sampling and testing of incoming materials and testing to confirm conformance of finished goods. The role also manages document control for the area of responsibility and ensures these processes are effective and drives continuous improvement to ensure compliance to Quality Management Process (QMP). **What are we looking for?**    **Minimum Qualifications:** Education & Professional Qualification Minimum qualifications + High school diploma and 2 + years of experience in a manufacturing **Preferred Qualifications** + Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in science based curriculum + Competence in SAP Systems Knowledge & Experience + Knowledge of GMP, Quality and Food Safety Management, food safety risk, identification and management, HACCP and prerequisite controls + Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment + Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment + Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008, FSSC 22000 and Quality Management Systems + Competence with computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint **What will be your key responsibilities?**    + Manage cocoa bean testing process ensuring timely disposition in system, data trending, non-conforming process and escalation to stakeholders + Responsible for sample collection and preparation of inbound, in-process and finished goods for testing + Update documents, and perform training as required for area of responsibility + Key user of Atlas inbound including report generation and knowledge of inbound system + Key user for the SAP T&C Cocoa Bean system, update cocoa bean testing plans in SAP + Drive continuous improvement in Quality systems for area of responsibility + Work with others to improve processes and systems through innovation, effective change control, research, and auditing. + Maintain Good Laboratory practices, including lab equipment maintenance and calibration programs + Participate in the site sensory program + Responsible for ensuring incoming materials are properly released in a timely manner + Responsible for conducting verification testing of finished, in-process and industrial products as required **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. + A strong focus on 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. \#LI-GK24 \#LI-Onsite **Qualifications** + Plans and Aligns + Instills Trust + Optimizes Work Processes + Ensures Accountability + Manages Complexity + Collaborates

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