Quality Technician I- Second Shift

MSI Express, Inc.; Newcomerstown (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express, Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure product quality through daily audits and compliance with standards. Key responsibilities include approving batches, performing lab and analytical checks, and reporting food safety issues. The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, basic lab knowledge, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

This role is essential for maintaining the quality standards set by the company and the customers, ensuring timely and accurate processing of quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Approve/correct batches according to quality standards.
• Perform lab checks to ensure compliance.
• Conduct required analytical tests per procedure.
• Report food safety and quality issues promptly.

Skills

Basic lab techniques

Effective communication skills

Mathematical skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

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 tests 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 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.
• Have 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.
• 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 Statement

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