Plant Clerk - 2nd Shift

waynefarms; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in North Carolina is seeking a general clerical assistant for the assigned production department. You will support clerical tasks, track attendance, update shift production reports, and maintain calendars to ensure smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities include data entry, file management, and performing production-related tasks as needed. You will follow safety policies, wear PPE when required, and work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Basic math and computer skills are required.
• Ability to work unsupervised and stay motivated.

Responsibilities

• Enter required data into the correct computer system and retrieve it when asked.
• File department paperwork accurately and timely.
• Perform production work as needed.
• Adhere to safety policies, wear PPE as required, and maintain sanitary conditions.
• Follow company policies and NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines; abide by applicable laws.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Self-motivation

Shift flexibility

Ethical conduct

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.