Quality Technician - 3rd Shift

MSI Express•Portage, IN

About The Position

The Quality Technician ensures product quality through daily line audits, helping meet or exceed standards set by MSI Express, its customers, and federal and state requirements. The role approves batches for production and monitors that required process and finished-product checks are performed according to customer specifications and quality procedures. The technician performs analytical and physical testing of raw materials and finished products, completes pre-operational and Preventive Control checks, and conducts special audits when needed. When noncompliance or other food safety and quality problems are identified, the technician follows the applicable SOPs and promptly reports the issue to personnel authorized to take action. The role also coaches production associates on line data collection and follows company policies, including manufacturing and safety practices.

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 throughout the shift.
Appropriate eye, hand, and foot coordination to use various equipment and 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 promptly.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

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