SEPA Operator (Moore) - R112795

Mars Incorporated - Fort Smith, AR

Full-time

Fort Smith, AR

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The SEPA Operator at Mars Petcare plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of inbound ingredients for the pet food manufacturing process. This position involves executing verification procedures, conducting inspections, and managing non-conformance issues to maintain high standards of food safety and quality. The operator will work closely with various teams to ensure compliance with quality practices and safety protocols while adapting to a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples for materials analysis as determined by site Q&FS or QA Manual.
• Coordinate testing of samples at off-site wet chemistry laboratories.
• Inspect pallets upon receipt for evidence of foreign material and/or damage.
• Raise awareness of non-conformance by entering information into (MSQM) for any ingredient that is out of specification upon receipt.
• Assist in PRIMP process.
• Assist warehouse personnel on holding ingredients and audit warehouse/site ingredient holds management process.
• Manage returns to vendors and ingredient fumigation as needed.
• Assure that any Food Safety ingredient hold is accounted for and isolated in a separate area of warehouse.
• Perform cleaning and PM's for SEPAmatic as required.

Requirements

• Ability to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot and cold, dust, dirt, and chemicals.
• Forklift certification.
• Knowledge of site based Q&FS reaction systems: Corrective Action Preventative Action process (site CPAR) and Product Related Incident Management Process (PRIMP) and Mars Supplier Quality Management (MSQM).
• Knowledge of QA Manual and where to find ingredient specifications and procedures related to inbound ingredients.
• Knowledge of all areas of the factory.
• Knowledge of site HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) as related to inbound ingredients.
• Knowledge of site PRP (Pre-Requisite Program) - MQM verification procedure QS4255 and all the work instructions included.
• Interpersonal skills that influence and enlist the help of others in managing product quality.
• Ability to respond/react in a fast paced, changing environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Well-developed computer program skills: Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office.
• Accurate and quick decision making skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• 401k match
• Up to three weeks of vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Sick Pay
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Annual bonus earning potential