QA Operator – Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Wayne Farms LLC; McComb (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in McComb, MS is seeking a QA-focused team member to verify production processes, packaging, and food safety while assisting with documentation, inventory control and release of hold product. The role supports Production teams to ensure safe, quality outcomes.

Candidate will monitor lines, enforce GMPs, conduct microbiological swabs, and help resolve quality issues. Strong communication in English is essential; bilingual skills are a plus in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• 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

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 GMPs; 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.

Skills

Quality assurance

Detail oriented

English communication

Math skills

Computer skills

Multilingual communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in McComb, MS is seeking a QA-focused team member to verify production processes, packaging, and food safety while assisting with documentation, inventory control and release of hold product. The role supports Production teams to ensure safe, quality outcomes.

Candidate will monitor lines, enforce GMPs, conduct microbiological swabs, and help resolve quality issues. Strong communication in English is essential; bilingual skills are a plus in a fast-paced facility.