Quality Assurance Operator - First Shift

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

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Mississippi (Hattiesburg area) is seeking a Quality Assurance/Production support worker for a 6:30 AM–3:00 PM shift (Mon-Fri) with occasional Saturdays. Duties include verifying production processes, packaging, food safety, and documentation to ensure compliant, safe products.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork with QA and Supervisors, and adherence to GMPs and safety policies. Minimum 1 year QA experience or 6 months with Wayne-Sanderson Farms is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in quality assurance or 6 months WayneSanderson Farms employee.
• Intermediate math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) and computer skills.

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

English communication

Detail oriented

Basic math

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift Details & Pay Ranges = Listed Below

Shift: SHIFT TIMES MAY VARY

Monday through Friday - Shift Time: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Shift Details & Pay Ranges = Listed Below

Shift: SHIFT TIMES MAY VARY

Monday through Friday - Shift Time: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM

*** OCCASIONAL SATURDAYS ***

Pay Ranges:

• Entry through 4 years of Employment = $19.00
• 5 years through 9 years of Employment = $19.25
• 10 years through 14 years of Employment = $19.50
• 15 years through 19 years of Employment = $19.75
• 20 plus years of Employment = $20.00

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Primarily responsible for verification of production processes, packaging, food safety and monitoring of operational sanitation. Responsible for proper documentation, inventory control, and release of hold product. Assist production Team Members, Team Leaders, and Supervisors in assuring that safe and quality products are produced according to specification. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulation

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• 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

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 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

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand up to 8 hours.
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• Exposure to wet and dusty environment.
• Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling.
• Work around raw, live animal odors
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.