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Quality Technician I - 1st Shift

Posted 15 days ago

Office1885 Geneva IL37k - 42k USD

Job Description:

Job Type: Full-time

Competitive Starting Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401K Matching

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • First Shift: 6:45 AM - 3:05 PM

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 test 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 test 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.
  • This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence. The associate in this job has 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
  • Have 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

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

Job details
Workplace
Office
Location
1885 Geneva IL
Salary
37k - 42k USD
per year

MSI Express is a strategic, innovative contract manufacturing and packaging company. Our growing breadth of capabilities and trusted team of problem solvers is a perfect match for the challenges of today’s CPG world. With an engineer as a founding partner, our company has a leg up on creating innovative engineering solutions to package your products more timely & efficiently which impacts your brand's profitability. MSI Express is the fastest, most direct way to save time, save money, and protect your brand. • Comprehensive capabilities • A simplified supply chain • Agility and speed • Flexible, customized solutions • Responsiveness • Combined strengths from three top companies • Proven safety track record, customer confidence • Higher quality standards, a job done right the first time • Straight-forward answers and advice Bring us your most basic or complex initiative and we will deliver fast, cost-effective, labor-efficient manufacturing and packaging solutions. •We can get a short-term packaging solution for one product up and running quickly at a fair cost. •We’ll help you drive down unit cost by setting up a packaging line in your distribution center with your employees, run it efficiently for you, and save money. •We can help cut millions from the budget of your manufacturing operation by running it for you and increasing efficiency while reducing waste. •We can design, develop, and operate a dedicated plant. MSI Express is the kind of partner you’ll enjoying doing business with. We’re straight talkers and we take a personal interest in the success of your business. As your ally and advocate, we anticipate your needs and lead you to solutions you didn’t even know were out there. Your career will thrive at MSI Express. We empower our team members with more opportunities to grow professionally, become their best, and make a real impact in our business.

Employees
551
Industry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Headquarters
Portage, Indiana
Company location
5900 Carlson Ave, Portage, Indiana 46368, US
Specialties
Dry Mixing & Blending, Flexible Pouches, Stick Packs, Canisters, Over Cap, Bowls, High Speed Bag in Box, High Speed VFFS, USDA products, Liquid Blending & Filling, Condiment Bottle Filing, Shelf Stable Liquid Filing, Aseptic Blending & Juice Processing, Aseptic cartons, Bag in Box & 4 oz. Cups, StandCap Pouches, Canisters, Gummy Vitamins, NSF Supplements, Variety Packs, Pick & Pack, Hand Assembly, Kiting, Shrink Wrap, Displays, and Flow and Bundle Wrap

Key team members

Nicholas Pribus

Nicholas Pribus

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