QA Technician: Food Safety, Packaging & Process Verification

waynefarms; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms is seeking a Quality Assurance enter to verify production processes, packaging, food safety and sanitation monitoring at the Decatur facility. This role ensures proper documentation, inventory control, and release of held product while supporting production teams to meet specifications.

You will monitor lines, verify GMPs, check labels and lot codes, and assist in addressing quality issues. Strong emphasis on English communication and compliance with safety policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in quality assurance or 6 months WayneSanderson 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

Quality assurance experience

Math skills

Detail oriented

English communication

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Wayne Farms is seeking a Quality Assurance enter to verify production processes, packaging, food safety and sanitation monitoring at the Decatur facility. This role ensures proper documentation, inventory control, and release of held product while supporting production teams to meet specifications.

You will monitor lines, verify GMPs, check labels and lot codes, and assist in addressing quality issues. Strong emphasis on English communication and compliance with safety policies.