Quality Technician - 3rd Shift

MSI Express, Inc; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure product quality through daily line audits at our Portage, IN facility. You will approve batches, perform lab and physical tests, and ensure compliance with customer specifications and federal/state rules.

The role requires monitoring SOPs, executing analytical and sensory checks, and reporting any food safety issues in a timely manner. You will also coach line staff on data collection and adhere to all safety policies.

Qualifications

• Basic lab techniques and ability to follow SOPs.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures and data accurately.
• Capacity to work overtime and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Approve/correct batches and monitor core checks.
• Perform lab checks and verify customer and SOP standards.
• Conduct pre-ops and Preventive Control checks.
• Notify leadership for nonconformances and document actions.
• Execute analytical tests (VC, Salt, Brix, PH, DS, TA, Vit C).
• Perform physical testing of raw materials and finished products.
• Conduct special audits on materials or on-hold products.
• Report Food Safety/Quality issues promptly to authorized personnel.
• Follow all safety, manufacturing policies, and line data collection.
• Assist and coach production associates on data collection.

Skills

Lab skills

Math/formulas

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Job Description:Primary purpose of the role:Ensure the quality of the products through daily line audits in order to effectively meet or exceed standards set by MSI Express, the customer, and federal and state compliance. There are certain core requirements that need to be performed to adhere to customer specifications regarding the checking of process and finished product specifications. It is Quality Technician’s function to approve batches to run, and to monitor that these core checks are being performed.Key Accountabilities:Approve/correct batches – A mastery of basic lab techniques such as basic lab skills, ability to use math/formulas, use of testing equipment.Perform lab checks- Quality SOPs are clearly defined and the monitoring of specified items is paramount.Perform pre-ops and Preventive Control (PC) checks.Notification of up line – If a noncompliance is found specific tasks need to be completed per SOP as well as notification to appropriate personnel.Perform all required analytical test per the given procedure *Examples as followed: (VC, Salt, Brix, PH, DS meter, TA, Vit C, compare batch against control and sensory audits).Perform all required physical test of raw material and finished product to assure that they meet the proper customer given procedure.Perform special audits as needed for raw materials or product on hold.This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence. The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems.Follow all company policies including but not limited to general manufacturing and safety practices.Coach production associates on line data collections.Perform any other duties as instructed by management.Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Ability to work overtime as neededAbility to follow work procedures and safety rulesAbility to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb and/or sit frequently or through the duration of the shiftHave appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly use variousequipment and/or toolsAbility to lift up to 50 poundsPass all company testingAbility to follow written directionsBasic computer skillsAbility to read and write effectivelyAbility to process quality documentation accurately and within a timelymannerAbility to work with minimal supervisionEffective communication skillsMSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.