What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Associate - QA position at Wayne-Sanderson Farms?
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 regulations.
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
- Direct the work of others and be the “go-to” for questions and concerns in relation to task performance in the absence of supervisor or superintendent at their direction
- Train entry level employees as needed
- 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
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Intermediate math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) and computer skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
- 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:
- Ability to works nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours as needed
- Stand up to 8 hours.
- Lift up to 40 lbs.
- Exposure to wet and dusty environment.
- Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling.
- Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.)
- Work around raw, live animal odors
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
