Segment: Mars Food
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Job Overview
The Junior Quality & Food Safety (Q&FS) Laboratory and Inbound Intern / Graduate is responsible for verification testing of incoming materials, evaluation of materials close to end of shelf life, co-coordinating micro testing of finished product utilizing an external laboratory and verification of laboratory equipment.
What are we looking for?
- B-Tech Food Technology / B-Tech Quality / BSC Food Science or related.
- Exposure to raw material testing or Laboratory work
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and allergens
- Good written and verbal skills
- Ability to work shifts when required.
- Since the role involves sensory evaluation of products and materials containing allergens, the candidate should not suffer from any food intolerances or allergies.
- Testing and conformance of materials (raw materials, packaging materials, products and raw materials at end-of shelf life)
- Capturing results, analysis of data and hold/release of materials on SAP
- Environmental monitoring (water, hands, equipment, cleaning, air quality, effluent water)
- Verification of equipment
- Support cleaning and allergen validations.
- Developing and reviewing procedures.
- Work with over 130, 000 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.