QA Operator – Quality & Food Safety (2nd Shift)

waynefarms; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms seeks a dedicated Quality Assurance associate in North Carolina to verify production processes, packaging, and food safety. You will document, control inventory, and release hold product while supporting QA teams to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory policies.

Responsibilities include monitoring lines, verifying labels and lot codes, and assisting in microbiological sampling. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and extend shifts as needed.

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.
• 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 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

Skills

Quality Assurance

Communication

Detail orientation

Computer skills

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wayne Farms seeks a dedicated Quality Assurance associate in North Carolina to verify production processes, packaging, and food safety. You will document, control inventory, and release hold product while supporting QA teams to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory policies.

Responsibilities include monitoring lines, verifying labels and lot codes, and assisting in microbiological sampling. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and extend shifts as needed.