2nd Shift Quality Assurance Technician - Military veterans preferred

2024-08-26
Wayne Sanderson Farms
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee   contract


Decatur
Alabama
United States

Pay Rate $20.30/hr

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Primarily responsible for verification of production processes, packaging, food safety and monitoring of operational sanitation. Responsible for 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

     
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:                              
Under minimal supervision, 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

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Minimum 1 year experience in quality assurance or 6 months Wayne 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; ability to communicate in multiple languages preferred
Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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]]>