QA Operator - 1st Shift

waynefarms; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WayneSanderson Farms is seeking a Quality Assurance role responsible for verifying production processes, packaging, food safety and sanitation. You will assist production teams to ensure safe and compliant products, perform microbiological sampling, and support documentation and inventory control in a manufacturing setting.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of QA experience or 6 months with WayneSanderson Farms, with strong math and computer skills and clear English

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year QA experience or 6 months WayneSanderson Farms employee.
• Proficient in basic math and computer use.
• Strong English communication, written and verbal.
• Detail oriented with sound work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production lines and paperwork to ensure product specification compliance.
• Verify GMPs and labels, lot codes, bags, boxes, and pallets are correctly adhered, printed, sealed, and stacked.
• Assist in receiving raw materials and inform QA if any product does not meet specs.
• Provide day-to-day QA support to resolve quality problems.
• Ensure microbiological swabs and sampling are performed at correct times and positions.
• Follow safety policies and wear PPE.
• Adhere to company policies and animal welfare guidelines.

Skills

Quality assurance

Mathematics

Computer skills

Detail oriented

English communication

Integrity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 AND TASKS

• 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.