The Raw Material Receiver associate supports site Q&FS in ensuring the quality of inbound raw materials by performing reception activities such as inspection, quality control, analytic testing, and material reception operations.
This position requires participation in a shift rotation, with scheduled hours ranging from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
What are we looking for?
Education & Professional Qualifications:
Knowledge / Experience:
Previous experience as RM receiver at Royal Canin preferred
Previous experience in food / feed plant. Optimally experienced in an RM receiving laboratory
Experience in quality assurance laboratory
High data entry accuracy and strong attention to detail required (Critical)
Strong computer literacy/ Ability to adapt and learn new systems
Good communication skills/ Previous demonstrated customer service experience or equivalent experience
Technically inclined
Self-motivated, Team player
Operate with a sense of urgency in a fast-moving consumer goods environment
Color discrimination, Odor sensitive and texture perception, Depth perception, Safety & Hygiene & Quality conscious
Physical/ Environmental Requirements:
Unrestricted range of motion
Comfortable working at heights
Standing on a concrete floor, extensive walking
Frequent climbing of stairs
Lifting (25kg) maximum
Wearing proper personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting
Must be able to adapt to temperature and tolerate environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust, dirt and chemicals
What will be your key responsibilities?
Collaborate with raw material supply coordinator on inbound receiving scheduling priority
Offload raw materials from trucks (bulks -liquids, grains/cereals, meals…, big bags, bags) (including adding of chemicals like insecticide or antioxidant as required by quality specifications)
Accurately maintain WMS (Warehouse Management System)
Immediately report any stock discrepancies
Day to day use of forklifts to offload and store raw materials in warehouse
Laboratory instrument calibrations, verifications and record keeping
Perform area-related equipment first level maintenance
Perform inventory of raw ingredients in bins, silos and racks (cyclical and period end inventories)
Detect and report raw material quality problems
Advise raw material supply coordinator of late or missing raw material deliveries
Customer service with inbound delivery companies
Prepare samples and documentation for external labs
Preparation of finished products to ensure quality control (micro sampling)
Accurate submission of products to offsite/external laboratory
Must adhere to all environmental, health & safety procedures
Any task as delegated by Manager
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.
