Quality Lab Raw Material Receiver- Royal Canin- Guelph, ON

Job Description :

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 :

Certification Diploma Bachelor in science or Laboratory experience

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

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 were 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.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1