NPIS Associate

Wayne Farms LLC; Dobson (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking an Inspector to examine poultry carcasses, identify defects, and remove unfit product from the line while adhering to all safety policies. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to perform under fast-paced conditions in a processing environment.

Qualified candidates will have at least 6 months of poultry processing experience and NPIS training, with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in a poultry processing plant.
• Knowledge of poultry quality and defects.
• Strong attention to detail to determine if product meets specifications.

Responsibilities

• Sort and inspect poultry carcasses to condemn or discard defects.
• Maintain condemn/salvage summary and daily reporting logs.
• Follow safety initiatives and wear PPE as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Poultry quality knowledge

Safety consciousness

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NPIS training

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Primarily responsible for inspecting poultry carcass identifying unacceptable defects and removing from processing line prior to disassembly. This role will perform duties in compliance with all company policies and procedures, regulatory agency guidelines and all Federal and State legal requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Sort and inspect a sample of poultry carcasses, parts and viscera to identify and condemn/discard any that evidence signs of contamination (feed or feces), disease (Tuberculosis, Airsaculitis, Inflammatory Process, Tumors, Ascites, etc.) or other defect (Mutilation, Overscald ,Cadaver Septicemia, etc) which renders them unfit for human consumption
• Rotate to sort and inspect all carcasses for Leukosis tumors as needed
• Maintain condemn/ salvage summary/log ensuring daily reporting is accurately completed and recorded as required
• Follow and promote all safety initiatives, (i.e. wear appropriate PPE when mandatory) helping to maintain a zero accident culture
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must take and pass NPIS training

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum 6 months experience in a poultry processing plant
• Knowledge of poultry quality and defects
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to determine if product does/ does not meet specification standards
• Ability to meet or exceed inspection standards
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Follow and ensure others follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work non-standard shifts (weekends, off shift and holidays) as needed
• Ability to work on a work stand to inspect poultry carcasses at eye level
• Work in a cold, wet environment and/ or hot environment
• Work in a noisy environment (>85 decibels)

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. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms