Primary purpose of the role:
Ensure the quality of the products through daily line audits in order to effectively meet or exceed standardsset by MSI Express, the customer, and federal and state compliance. There are certain corerequirements that need to be performed to adhere to customer specifications regarding the checking ofprocess and finished product specifications. It is Quality Technicians 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 usemath/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 asnotification 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 propercustomer 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 jobhas the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel withauthority 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 neededAbility to follow work procedures and safety rulesAbility to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climband/or sit frequently or through the duration of the shiftHave appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly use variousequipment and/or toolsAbility to lift up to 50 poundsPass all company testingAbility to follow written directionsBasic computer skillsAbility to read and write effectivelyAbility to process quality documentation accurately and within a timelymannerAbility to work with minimal supervisionEffective communication skills