QA Technician - Evening Shift - Raeford North Carolina

Company: Butterball
Location: Raeford, North Carolina
Posted On: 11/17/2024

Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices.
We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company's measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success
Job Summary
Perform various checks, monitor production to ensure that specifications are met.
Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs checks of product quality against specifications
  
• Assures GMP, HACCP, and SOP's are in compliance
  
• Investigates issues related to Quality and Food Safety
  
• Collects microbiological and product samples for testing and evaluation.
  
• Applies Holds to nonconforming products and materials
  
• Assures food safety, regulatory and company compliance.
  
• Understanding of the process
  
• Assists with audits of the process, GMP's and food safety as well as customer audits.
  
• Assists with troubleshooting of plant quality problems
  
• Assists with troubleshooting of sanitation issues and problems.
  
• Assists with product improvement projects
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  
  
  
  • Good communication skills and ability to work in a team-based environment.
    
  • Able to interact with all levels of management
    
  • Able to work alone with limited supervision
    
  • Knowledge of workplace safety rules
    
  • Ability to work with cross functional teams.
    
  • Excellent attendance and work record
    
  • Excellent communication skills
    
  • Able to speak, read and write English
    
    Education & Experience -
    
    
    
    • High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in poultry/animal science, biology, or chemistry preferred.
      
    • 1-3 years of experience in a quality assurance role in lieu of required education
      
    • Previous experience in food manufacturing preferred.
      
      Physical Demands
      
      
      
      • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
        
      • Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.Must be able to distinguish colors.
        
      • Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
        
        Working Environment:
        
        
        
        • Time working in a cold and wet industrial environment is required.
          
        • May require long periods of time on feet.
          
        • May require a lot of walking.
          
        • May be exposed to foul odors due to incubating and autoclaving samples.
          
        • Must be able to use computer.
          
        • Some long hours and weekend work may be required.
          
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          The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
          Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.
          
          This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request. More...

              

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