QA Specialist - Food Safety & Packaging (First Shift)

Wayne Farms LLC; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms Laurel plant is seeking a Quality Assurance Operator for first shift to verify production processes, packaging, and food safety. You will monitor lines, ensure GMP compliance, check labels and materials, and assist in solving quality issues while upholding company policies and welfare guidelines.

The role requires at least 1 year in QA or 6 months with WayneSanderson Farms, strong math and computer skills, and solid communication in English.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Math skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wayne Farms Laurel plant is seeking a Quality Assurance Operator for first shift to verify production processes, packaging, and food safety. You will monitor lines, ensure GMP compliance, check labels and materials, and assist in solving quality issues while upholding company policies and welfare guidelines.

The role requires at least 1 year in QA or 6 months with WayneSanderson Farms, strong math and computer skills, and solid communication in English.