NPIS Associate

Wayne Farms LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in North Carolina seeks an NPIS Associate to inspect poultry carcasses on the processing line, identifying defects and contaminants and removing unfit products from processing. The role requires adherence to all safety policies and regulatory guidelines, with duties including logging condemnations and maintaining process records.

Responsibilities include rotating inspections for Leukosis tumors as needed, working in a fast-paced environment, and collaborating with team members to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must take and pass NPIS training.
• Knowledge of poultry quality and defects beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Inspect poultry carcasses, parts and viscera to identify defects or contamination.
• Condemn or discard products not meeting safety standards.
• Rotate to inspect all carcasses for Leukosis tumors as needed.
• Maintain condemn/salvage logs and daily reporting.
• Follow safety policies and wear PPE as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Fast-paced work

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NPIS training

Job description

## NPIS AssociateApply: North Carolina - Dobson Plant: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-68311**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* Ability to work in a noisy environment (>85 decibels)