Quality Tech I - Food QC & Batch Auditor (2nd Shift)

MSI Express, Inc.; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

MSI Express, Inc. in West Chicago, IL is seeking a Quality Technician for the 2nd shift to ensure product quality through daily line audits and compliance with customer and regulatory standards.

The role includes approving batches, performing laboratory checks, conducting pre-ops and preventive controls, and reporting nonconformities to the appropriate personnel while upholding food safety and quality throughout the line.

Qualifications

• Overtime may be required.
• Follow work procedures and safety rules.
• Stand, walk, bend, crouch, and reach during shift.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Perform quality documentation accurately and within a timely manner.
• Read and write effectively.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Approve/correct batches – apply basic lab techniques and measurement skills.
• Perform lab checks following SOPs and monitor specified items.
• Execute pre-ops and Preventive Control (PC) checks.
• Notify up line when noncompliance is found per SOP and escalate as needed.
• Conduct specified analytical tests (e.g., VC, Salt, Brix, pH, DS, TA, Vit C) and compare to controls.
• Test physical properties of raw materials and finished products per procedures.
• Perform special audits on materials or products on hold as needed.
• Support food safety and quality objectives across the line.
• Report quality and food safety issues promptly to authorized personnel.
• Follow company policies including manufacturing and safety practices.
• Coach production associates on data collection activities.
• Perform other duties as instructed by management.

Skills

Overtime flexibility

Follow procedures

Physical stamina

Quality testing

Reading & writing

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Job description

MSI Express, Inc. in West Chicago, IL is seeking a Quality Technician for the 2nd shift to ensure product quality through daily line audits and compliance with customer and regulatory standards.

The role includes approving batches, performing laboratory checks, conducting pre-ops and preventive controls, and reporting nonconformities to the appropriate personnel while upholding food safety and quality throughout the line.