Quality Technician I - 2nd Shift

MSI Express, Inc.; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Matching

Paid time off

Job summary

MSI Express, Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician in Geneva, Illinois, responsible for ensuring product quality through various checks and controls. This full-time role offers competitive starting pay between $19.00 and $21.00 per hour and includes benefits such as health insurance, dental coverage, and 401K matching.

Key responsibilities include auditing batches, performing lab checks, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Strong communication skills and the ability to stand and lift up to 50 pounds are required. Join MSI Express for a diverse and inclusive workplace!

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Basic computer skills needed for documentation.
• Effective communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Approve/correct batches and perform lab checks.
• Conduct preventive control checks and notify appropriate personnel.
• Perform physical and analytical tests on raw materials.

Skills

Lab techniques mastery

Effective communication skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Description: Job Type: Full-time Competitive Starting Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401K Matching Schedule: Monday to Friday Second Shift: 2:45 PM - 11:05 PM Work Location: In person

Primary Purpose

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 the Quality Technician’s function to approve batches to run, and to monitor that these core checks are being performed.

Key Accountabilities

• Approve/correct batches – 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 tests per the given procedure (Examples: VC, Salt, Brix, PH, DS meter, TA, Vit C, compare batch against control and sensory audits).
• Perform all required physical tests 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.
• Responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within influence and report problems promptly to authority to initiate action.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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