Ready to Eat Oven / Blast Operator - Evening Shift

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

Oven / Blast Operator - Evening Shift

Why work for Butterball?

This is not just a job, it’s a career! We take pride in our employees and our employees take pride in being a valued team member at Butterball!

Join us Today and enjoy these great perks!

• Academic Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K

Position Summary :

The Oven / Blast operator is a CCP trained team member who operates, monitors, and documents all phases of the system.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Consistently and accurately maintain HACCP records.

Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and / or safety issues / concerns.

Required to load ovens / blast correctly according to Process Control procedures including moving racks to and from ovens / blasts; will also be required to clean ovens / blast periodically.

Basic Computer Skills : including ability to do mathematical and time calculations.

Must be willing and able to cross train in other areas; could train on alternate shifts as well as work weekends & alternate shifts.

Must be an independent thinker who can work with limited direction from supervision; capable of taking own initiative to correct or solve a problem with a sincere desire to learn new tasks and skills.

Dependable, have integrity and willingness to follow instructions.

Adheres to all USDA and GMP (Good Manufacturing Processes) product standards and guidelines including maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Accountable to maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions.

Must be willing and able to perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States

Must pass a background check, drug screen.

All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements :

Standing (8 hours a day or more)

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more)

Reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs)

Ability to work in hot or cold environment

Gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists

Bending and stooping for long periods of time.

Using material handling equipment as needed

Moving racks by hand when material handling equipment isn’t available

Working Conditions / Department Description :

Work in damp and cold environment

Work with loud and noisy machinery

Work in dusty environment when using spice.

Work with raw meat

Work in congested areas

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball 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.

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball 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.