Incoming Material Sampler

Main Responsibilities:

• Daily sampling of incoming raw and packaging materials for sample analysis
• Adhering to all safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Taste test (organoleptic) raw materials, semi-finished and finished products as requested
• General analysis of incoming material inspection and recording of results
• Inspect all delivered raw & packaging materials for defects and damage as required in the Ferrero Quality requirement and escalate all issues to supervisor
• Inspect and sample any damaged raw and packaging materials as requested by production, warehouse, and other departments as part of risk assessments of non‑conforming materials
• Deliver samples to the Incoming, Microbiological, Chemical, and Packaging Labs as required
• Provide correct and accurate quality reports
• All other duties as assigned by Lab Supervisor or Lab Manager

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s degree in chemistry, biology, or other scientific field preferred
• 1‑3 years of relevant work experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Experience conducting tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing/distribution of goods
• Navigate:
  Calendar, Email, Invites, Video conferencing on Microsoft Office from a computer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to walk and climb stairs extensively throughout the facility, including indoor and outdoor work areas
• Ability to climb ladders on rail cars, and other equipment as required for daily job duties
• Comfortable working at heights when accessing elevated platforms, rail cars, tanker trucks or similar structures
• Ability to stand, bend, and move for extended periods during the workday
• Must be able to perform these tasks safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation

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Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet‑packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more

The base salary range for this position is $53,831 - $71,775 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey  diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.