QA Operator-1st Shift

Wayne Farms•Palestine, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms by applying online today.

Requirements

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
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
Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character
Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.
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

Nice To Haves

ability to communicate in multiple languages preferred

Responsibilities

Verification of production processes, packaging, food safety and monitoring of operational sanitation.
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.
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.