2nd Shift QA Technician

Wayne Farms LLC; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Albertville, Alabama, is seeking a quality assurance associate to verify production processes, support sanitation, and ensure products meet specifications.

This role performs GMP verification, labeling checks, raw material receipt confirmation, and daily QA collaboration with Production and QA teams; it requires clear English communication, basic math, and computer skills; physical stamina and willingness to work night/weekend shifts may be involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in quality assurance or 6 months WayneSanderson employee.
• Intermediate math and computer skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate in multiple languages preferred.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.

Responsibilities

• Verify and enforce GMPs and packaging procedures.
• Verify labels, lot codes, bags, boxes, and pallets are correctly adhered, printed, sealed, and stacked.
• Verify receiving of incoming raw materials and ingredients; inform QA Team Leader if any product does not meet specifications.
• Assist production with day-to-day quality problems to reach workable solutions.
• Assure microbiological swabs and samplings are performed at correct times and positions.
• Assist in ensuring all quality and food safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Work in compliance with all policies and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

Math skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Bilingual ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primary Function

Primarily responsible for verification of production processes, packaging, food safety and monitoring of operational sanitation. Responsible for proper documentation, inventory control, and release of hold product. Assist production Team Members, Team Leaders, and Supervisors in assuring that safe and quality products are produced according to specification. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulation

Responsibilities and Tasks

Under minimal supervision, communicate with Production & QA Team Members, Team Leaders, and Supervisors to assure proper handling of all products and timely correction of deficiencies Monitor lines and paperwork throughout the day to assure specification compliance for each product Verify and help enforce GMP’s Verify labels, lot codes, bags, boxes, and pallets are correctly adhered, printed, sealed, and stacked Verify receiving of incoming raw materials and ingredients, informs Shipping/Receiving Team Leader and QA Team Leader or QA Coach if any product does not meet specifications Assist Production with day to day quality problems to reach workable solutions Assure microbiological swabs and samplings are performed at correct times and correct positions Assist in making sure all quality and food safety policies and procedures are being followed Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations All other duties as assigned

Education and Certifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience and Skills

Minimum 1 year experience in quality assurance or 6 months WayneSanderson employee Intermediate math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) and computer skills Detail oriented Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner; ability to communicate in multiple languages preferred Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

Safety Requirements

Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.

Physical Requirements

Stand up to 8 hours. Lift up to 60 lbs. Exposure to wet and dusty environment. Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling. Work around raw, live animal odors Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.