Quality Technician I - 2nd Shift

MSI Express•Hammond, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the quality of products through daily line audits, meeting or exceeding standards set by MSI Express, the customer, and federal and state compliance. This involves adhering to customer specifications for checking process and finished product specifications. The Quality Technician approves batches to run and monitors that core checks are being performed. This position also has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence, requiring associates to report Food Safety and Quality problems in a timely manner to personnel with the authority to initiate action. All company policies, including general manufacturing and safety practices, must be followed. The role also involves coaching production associates on line data collections and performing other duties as instructed by management.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Approve/correct batches using basic lab skills, math/formulas, and testing equipment.
Perform lab checks according to Quality SOPs.
Perform pre-ops and Preventive Control (PC) checks.
Notify appropriate personnel and complete specific tasks per SOP when a noncompliance is found.
Perform all required analytical tests per given procedures (e.g., 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 they meet customer procedures.
Perform special audits as needed for raw materials or product on hold.
Report Food Safety and Quality problems in a timely manner.
Follow all company policies, including general manufacturing and safety practices.
Coach production associates on line data collections.
Perform any other duties as instructed by management.