QA Operator

Wayne Farms•St. Pauls, 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 release of hold 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 policies, laws, and regulations. The position is on the second shift and pays $21.70. The work environment may be wet and dusty and may involve raw, live animal odors. The role requires wearing personal protective equipment in designated areas and following departmental and company safety policies and programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of quality assurance experience or 6 months as a Wayne Farms employee.
Intermediate math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Intermediate computer skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability 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.
Ability to stand for up to 8 hours and lift up to 60 pounds.
Ability to frequently reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shift hours.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in multiple languages.

Responsibilities

Communicate with Production and QA Team Members, Team Leaders, and Supervisors to ensure proper product handling and timely correction of deficiencies.
Monitor production lines and paperwork throughout the day to ensure each product meets specifications.
Verify and help enforce good manufacturing practices (GMPs).
Verify that labels, lot codes, bags, boxes, and pallets are correctly adhered, printed, sealed, and stacked.
Verify incoming raw materials and ingredients; inform the Shipping/Receiving Team Leader and QA Team Leader or QA Coach if products do not meet specifications.
Assist Production with day-to-day quality problems to reach workable solutions.
Ensure microbiological swabs and samples are taken 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 policies, laws, and regulations.
Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs and wear required personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.