QA Operator 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Hazlehurst (MS); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance associate in Hazlehurst, Mississippi to verify production processes, packaging and food safety compliance. You will support documentation, inventory control and hold-release activities while aiding production teams in solving quality issues.

The role requires acute attention to detail, basic math and computer skills, and effective English communication. Candidates must be capable of working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Minimum 1 year experience in quality assurance or 6 months Wayne Farms employee.
• Intermediate math and computer skills.
• Detail oriented and accurate in documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English; multilingual skills a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Verify production processes, packaging, food safety and sanitation practices.
• Assist with documentation, inventory control and release of held product.
• Communicate with Production, QA, Team Members and Supervisors to address deficiencies.
• Monitor lines and paperwork to ensure product specifications are met.
• Verify labels, lot codes, bags, boxes, and pallets for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with microbiological swabs and sampling at required times.
• Ensure compliance with QA policies, food safety procedures and NCC Animal Welfare guidelines.
• Adhere to all company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

English communication

Math & basic stats

Team collaboration

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

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.

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 Wayne 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.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.