Quality Assurance Technician - Food Safety & Batch Quality

MSI Express, INC; Ripon, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express seeks a Quality Technician to safeguard product quality through daily line audits and batch approvals, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards. You will perform essential lab checks, monitor critical specifications, and support food safety initiatives.

You will execute analytical tests, verify materials against procedures, and help at-line data collection while coaching production on QA practices. The role requires strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow SOPs and safety rules.
• Ability to read and write effectively for quality documentation.
• Ability to process quality data accurately and timely.

Responsibilities

• Approve/correct batches and monitor core checks.
• Perform lab checks per SOPs and procedures.
• Conduct pre-ops and Preventive Control checks.
• Notify supervisor of noncompliances and take corrective actions per SOP.
• Perform analytical tests (e.g., VC, Salt, Brix, pH, DS) and compare to controls.
• Test raw materials and finished products for specification compliance.
• Conduct special audits for materials or products on hold.
• Support Food Safety and Quality reporting to management.
• Coach production on line data collection and documentation.
• Perform other duties as instructed by management.

Skills

Basic lab skills

Mathematical ability

Testing equipment usage

Effective communication

Quality documentation

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Lab instruments

Job description

MSI Express seeks a Quality Technician to safeguard product quality through daily line audits and batch approvals, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards. You will perform essential lab checks, monitor critical specifications, and support food safety initiatives.

You will execute analytical tests, verify materials against procedures, and help at-line data collection while coaching production on QA practices. The role requires strong attention to detail and teamwork.