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Job Description:
We are Nature's Bakery, one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category and have recently joined the Mars family of companies, to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform. We have a bright future ahead of us. Come bake with us and create a world of snacking that is both good, and good for you.
The Supplier Quality Assurance Technician will complete regular assessment activities for verification of adherence to raw material and packaging quality standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist with onboarding process and ongoing assessment of suppliers
• Review new approvals, maintain the supplier process/database in accordance to food safety and quality requirements
• Assist in Food Safety Plan reviews where required
• Carry out supplier verification activities in accordance with schedule to ensure supplier risk management strategies are effective
• Conduct raw material assessment activities to ensure suppliers meet or exceed quality standards and expectations
• Drive improvements through reporting of non-conformance issues from suppliers
• Knowledge or self-motivation to understand raw material process and relevant legislation requirements
• Familiarity with food laws, regulatory guidelines, and food hazards

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following list that follows is representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:
Degree in Chemistry, Food science, Microbiology, or other relevant scientific discipline preferred or previous experience in Supplier Quality Assurance/Quality Assurance in food manufacturing or food-based industry.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret quality documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply mathematical operations and concepts to solving quality process-related problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and energized equipment. The noise level in the work environment varies depending on tasks.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Good Stuff - Benefits
Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That's why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay (11 days)
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

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