Quality Technician I - Food Safety & Lab Audit

MSI Express, Inc; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Matching

Job summary

MSI Express, Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure product quality through daily line audits and adherence to customer specifications and federal/state compliance.

The role includes approving batches, monitoring core checks, and ensuring timely reporting of quality concerns. The position emphasizes food safety responsibility, cooperation with management, and following all safety and manufacturing policies.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch during shift.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Proficiency in basic math and reading/writing.
• Ability to maintain quality records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Approve/correct batches using standard SOPs.
• Perform lab checks per Quality SOPs.
• Conduct pre-ops and preventive control checks.
• Notify appropriate personnel of nonconformances per SOP.
• Run analytical tests (e.g., VC, Salt, Brix, pH, DS, TA, Vit C).
• Inspect raw materials and finished products for specified procedures.
• Carry out special audits on materials or products on hold.
• Report food safety and quality issues promptly to leadership.
• Support line data collection and coaching of production staff.

Skills

Overtime readiness

Follow procedures

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Reading/writing skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Communication

Quality documentation

Tools

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

MSI Express, Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure product quality through daily line audits and adherence to customer specifications and federal/state compliance.

The role includes approving batches, monitoring core checks, and ensuring timely reporting of quality concerns. The position emphasizes food safety responsibility, cooperation with management, and following all safety and manufacturing policies.