Quality Technician I-1st shift

msiexpress; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure product quality through daily line audits, enabling batches to run only after passing core checks. Role emphasizes food safety, adherence to SOPs, and timely reporting of issues.

You will coach production on data collection, perform lab and physical tests, and conduct specials audits as needed to uphold customer specifications and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules.
• Ability to stand and perform physical tasks for shift duration.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Proficient in reading and writing quality documentation.
• Basic computer skills for data collection.
• Strong communication to report nonconformities.
• Experience with basic lab techniques and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Approve/correct batches following SOPs and approve batches to run.
• Perform lab checks and ensure items meet specifications.
• Conduct pre-ops and Preventive Control checks.
• Notify up line and document noncompliance per SOP.
• Perform analytical tests such as VC, Salt, Brix, pH, DS, TA, Vit C; compare to controls.
• Perform physical tests of raw materials and finished products.
• Conduct special audits for materials or products on hold.
• Maintain Food Safety and Quality within scope and report issues timely.
• Follow company policies and coach production on data collection.
• Perform any other duties as instructed by management.

Skills

Overtime flexibility

SOP compliance

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Team communication

Manual dexterity

Reading/writing skills

Basic computer skills

Data collection

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 needed
• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb and/or sit frequently or through the duration of the shift
• Have appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly use various equipment and/or tools
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Pass all company testing
• Ability to follow written directions
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read and write effectively
• Ability to process quality documentation accurately and within a timely manner
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Effective communication skills

MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.