Plant Clerk - 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms seeks a general clerical support person to assist the production department in North Carolina. You will perform clerical duties, data entry, and basic production tasks while upholding NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and all applicable policies.

You will update production reports, track absences, and file paperwork, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. The role requires flexibility for shifts including nights and weekends and a focus on safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Basic math and computer skills required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to the production department under supervision.
• Update and distribute shift production reports and calendars.
• Track employee absences and occurrences; enter data into the system.
• File department paperwork accurately and timely; perform data entry tasks.
• Assist with production work as needed and maintain safety and sanitary conditions.

Skills

Self-motivation

Shift flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Basic math skills

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Primarily responsible for providing general clerical support to the assigned production department(s). Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Under general supervision, provide clerical support to department (i.e. update and distribute shift production report, track employee absences and occurrences, updates calendars, etc.)
• Enter required data into correct computer system, retrieve upon request
• File all department paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Perform production work as needed
• Adhere to safe work practices, policies and procedures, maintain sanitary conditions to ensure product quality; report any condition or practice that may adversely affect food safety, food quality and/or personnel safety
• Perform all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
• Basic math skills and computer skills

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• 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:

• May work in wet and cold (45ºF, 4ºC) or hot and dusty (95ºF, 35ºC) environment
• Will be exposed to noise of > 85 decibels, CO2 and moving production equipment
• Ability to lift 10 lbs
• Ability to frequently kneel, crawl, stoop, and bend
• Work around raw, live animal odors

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.