QA Operator 1st Shift

Wayne Farms; Hazlehurst (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Hazlehurst, MS seeks a quality assurance associate to verify production processes, packaging, and food safety. You will assist production teams and QA staff to ensure products meet specifications and policies are followed.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of QA experience or 6 months with WayneSanderson Farms, with strong math and computer skills. Night/weekend shifts and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in quality assurance or 6 months WayneSanderson Farms employee.
• Intermediate math and computer skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Must communicate in English, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner; multilingual abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, coordinate with Production & QA teams to ensure proper handling of products and timely correction of deficiencies.
• Monitor lines and paperwork to verify product specification compliance.
• Verify GMPs and labeling accuracy on all items (labels, lot codes, bags, boxes, pallets).
• Assist in receiving materials and informing QA/Shipping when specifications are not met.

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

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

• 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 Farms 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.