Quality Technician - 3rd Shift

MSI Express•Hammond, IN

About The Position

The Quality Technician ensures product quality through daily line audits and checks of processes and finished products against MSI Express, customer, and federal and state compliance standards. The role approves batches to run and monitors that required checks are performed according to customer specifications and quality SOPs. The position performs analytical and physical testing of raw materials and finished products, pre-operational checks, Preventive Control checks, and special audits as needed. The technician reports food safety and quality problems promptly to personnel authorized to take action, follows company policies and safety practices, coaches production associates on line data collection, and performs 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 for the duration of the shift.
Adequate eye, hand, and foot coordination to use various equipment and tools properly.
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 in a timely manner.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

Approve or correct batches using basic laboratory techniques, mathematics, formulas, and testing equipment.
Perform laboratory checks according to quality SOPs and monitor specified items.
Perform pre-operational and Preventive Control (PC) checks.
Complete required procedures and notify appropriate personnel when noncompliance is found.
Perform analytical tests as specified, including VC, salt, Brix, pH, DS meter, TA, Vitamin C, batch comparisons against controls, and sensory audits.
Perform required physical tests of raw materials and finished products according to customer procedures.
Perform special audits of raw materials or products on hold as needed.
Report food safety and quality problems promptly to personnel authorized to initiate corrective action.
Follow company policies, including general manufacturing and safety practices.
Coach production associates on line data collection.
Perform other duties as instructed by management.