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Wayne Farms

2nd Shift QA Technician

Wayne Farms Alabama, United States

Food and Beverage Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

Oct 06
qa Junior (0-2 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The QA Technician is responsible for verifying production processes, packaging, and food safety standards while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. They monitor production lines, manage documentation, and assist the team in resolving quality issues to ensure safe product output.

What they look for

Quality Assurance Food Safety GMP Compliance Documentation Inventory Control Microbiological Sampling Production Monitoring Communication Detail Oriented Math Skills Computer Skills Safety Compliance

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in quality assurance. The role requires the ability to stand for up to 8 hours, lift 60 lbs, and work in a wet, dusty environment with raw animal odors.

Full description

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 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.

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