QA Technician

Wayne Farms•Decatur, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a QA Technician to join their team. This role is primarily responsible for verifying production processes, packaging, food safety, and monitoring operational sanitation. The QA Technician will also be responsible for proper documentation, inventory control, and the release of hold product. This position assists production Team Members, Team Leaders, and Supervisors in assuring that safe and quality products are produced according to specification. The QA Technician performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations. A career at Wayne-Sanderson Farms offers the chance to make an amazing difference, develop skills in a variety of operations, and enjoy unique benefits such as professional development opportunities. Wayne-Sanderson Farms is the nation's third-largest poultry producer, built on over a century of industry expertise.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
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
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

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.
Perform all other duties as assigned.