Quality Assurance Technician

MORGAN FOODS INC•Saline, MI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Foods, Inc., a premier manufacturer of soups, beans, gravy, and broths, is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support laboratory and food safety operations at American Soy Products (ASP) in Saline, MI. This is a full-time, on-site role reporting to the Quality Supervisor. The Quality Control Technician is responsible for performing quality control activities, including laboratory testing, line sampling, package integrity verification, documentation review, and compliance monitoring. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence within a regulated food manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
Must be able to occasionally lift supplies, reagents, and testing materials up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work in both laboratory and manufacturing environments.
Ability to read, understand, and follow SOPs, specifications, testing procedures, and safety standards
Maintain accurate and legible documentation and laboratory records
Communicate effectively with Quality, Production, and Operations personnel regarding product quality and compliance matters
Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and strong attendance
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
Works effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment
Maintains a strong commitment to food safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Ability to prioritize workload and respond effectively to changing production demands
Demonstrates professionalism and collaborative teamwork within the Quality Department
Ability to work assigned shifts, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed to support production and quality demands.
Strong math, computer, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field preferred, or equivalent experience
Prior laboratory, food manufacturing, or quality assurance experience preferred
General familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and food safety programs preferred

Responsibilities

Perform routine finished product and in-process quality testing, including pH, sodium, total solids, viscosity, temperature monitoring, and package integrity verification
Pull line samples, retain samples, and complete required laboratory documentation accurately and in a timely manner
Support product release activities through testing and verification processes
Maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, sanitation, and food safety standards
Ensure laboratory cleanliness, organization, and proper sanitation throughout the shift
Verify calibration and monitoring of laboratory and plant quality equipment
Assist with microbiological plating, environmental monitoring, and water testing as trained
Participate in GMP and quality audits and complete assigned audit activities on schedule
Communicate production quality concerns, specification deviations, and package integrity issues to leadership and operations teams
Maintain laboratory inventory, including reagents, testing materials, and supplies
Support continuous improvement initiatives and cross-training efforts within the Quality Department
Follow all company policies, safety procedures, SOPs, and work instructions