HACCP Oven Technician

Wayne Farms•Decatur, AL

About The Position

The HACCP Oven Technician primarily operates equipment used in the further production of poultry. This is an individual contributor role performed in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. The technician sets up, operates, monitors, and cleans production equipment; performs product quality checks and records production information; and maintains sanitary and safe work areas. The role also includes monitoring spiral freezer operations, managing applicable clean-in-place (CIP) processes, and preparing equipment for quality assurance and USDA inspections.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Intermediate math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Computer skills.
Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shift hours.
Sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character.
Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in applicable areas.
Ability to stand for up to 8 hours.
Ability to work in wet and dusty environments.
Frequently reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl.

Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision, set up and clean equipment—including oven depositors, pumps, couthers, Feldmeiers, and other equipment—before scheduled start times to ensure timely startups.
Perform product quality checks, record information on X&R charts, and make necessary system adjustments to meet customer and company specifications.
Keep floors, walls, and equipment free of egg debris and water to control bacterial threats and safety hazards.
Dispose of inedible cooked or liquid egg material in appropriate containers in accordance with USDA and company guidelines.
Monitor spiral freezer operations for ice buildup on belts and coils, and promptly correct problems to maximize quality and extend production runs.
Start the CIP process where applicable, test chemical concentration, and monitor the process to ensure the system is cleaned.
Dismantle and clean equipment according to procedures in preparation for QA and USDA inspections.
Follow safe work practices, policies, and procedures, and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure product quality; report conditions or practices that could adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety.
Comply with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and applicable local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.