Quality Technician I - 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 is seeking a Quality Technician for 2nd shift in Illinois to ensure product quality through daily line audits and compliance with customer and regulatory standards. The role involves approving batches, performing lab checks, and monitoring processes to meet core quality requirements.

Responsibilities include performing analytical tests, physical material testing, and reporting issues per SOPs.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform daily line audits and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in basic lab techniques and using testing equipment.
• Capability to follow SOPs and document results accurately.

Responsibilities

• Approve/correct batches and verify quality checks.
• Perform lab checks per SOPs and monitor specified items.
• Conduct pre-ops and preventive control checks.
• Notify appropriate personnel on noncompliance and follow SOP tasks.
• Perform analytical tests (e.g., pH, DS, Vit C) per procedures.
• Test raw materials and finished product against specs.
• Conduct audits for raw materials and product on hold.
• Maintain food safety and quality within scope and report issues promptly.
• Follow all company safety and manufacturing policies.
• Coach line staff on data collection on the line.

Skills

Basic lab skills

Math & formulas

Testing equipment

Follow procedures

Safety awareness

Communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Job Description:

Competitive Pay Rate:

$19.00-$21.00 per hour

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K

Schedule:

2nd Shift

Primary purpose of the role:

Ensure the quality of the products through daily line audits in order to effectively meet or exceed standardsset by MSI Express, the customer, and federal and state compliance. There are certain corerequirements that need to be performed to adhere to customer specifications regarding the checking ofprocess 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 usemath/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 asnotification 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 propercustomer 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 jobhas the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel withauthority 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, climband/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.