QA Operator - First Shift, Quality & Food Safety

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

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.