QA Operator - 1st Shift

Wayne Farms•Kinston, NC

About The Position

The QA Operator is primarily responsible for verifying production processes, packaging, food safety, and operational sanitation. The role includes proper documentation, inventory control, and releasing held product. The QA Operator assists production Team Members, Team Leaders, and Supervisors in ensuring safe, quality products are produced according to specification. All work must comply with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. The position works under minimal supervision and requires monitoring production lines and paperwork, checking product and packaging specifications, verifying incoming materials, and assisting with quality and food-safety issues. The role also involves physical work in wet and dusty environments around raw-animal odors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and working nights, weekends, holidays, or extended shifts as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of quality assurance experience, or 6 months as a WayneSanderson Farms employee.
Intermediate math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Computer skills.
Detail oriented.
Able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner.
Sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character.
Able to stand for up to 8 hours.
Able to lift up to 60 pounds.
Able to frequently reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shift hours.
Able to work in wet and dusty environments and around raw-animal odors.
Wear required PPE in designated areas.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in multiple languages.

Responsibilities

Communicate with Production and QA Team Members, Team Leaders, and Supervisors to ensure products are handled properly and deficiencies are corrected promptly.
Monitor production lines and paperwork throughout the day to ensure each product complies with specifications.
Verify and help enforce good manufacturing practices (GMPs).
Verify labels, lot codes, bags, boxes, and pallets are correctly applied, printed, sealed, and stacked.
Verify incoming raw materials and ingredients; notify the Shipping/Receiving Team Leader and QA Team Leader or QA Coach if products do not meet specifications.
Assist Production in addressing day-to-day quality problems and finding workable solutions.
Ensure microbiological swabs and sampling are performed at the correct times and positions.
Help ensure quality and food-safety policies and procedures are followed.
Comply with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in areas where it is required.