1st Processing Lead

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

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 :

To outline the correct method to assist the Production Supervisor with ensuring the   Process is operated in accordance to plant and USDA procedures.

Essential Duties, Functions and responsibilities :

Lead person must be able to perform all jobs in his / her assigned area of responsibility in accordance with Plant POG procedures. Lead Person will have knowledge of the company policies and procedures. Perform all assigned tasks while

ensuring safety, quality and productivity. Must have the ability to obtain a pallet jack / forklift driver certification and be able to transport a tote or container up to 2000 lbs. Must be able to pull and lift up to 75 lbs repeatedly. Must have the

ability to walk and stand for long periods of time (up to 3 hours).

Must posses the ability to communicate with management at all levels, and perform any other duties assigned by

management. An excellent safety record and health record is necessary. The designated associate assigned the task of assisting the Production Supervisor with insuring the process is operated in accordance to plant and USDA

procedures is responsible for performing the task

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

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.

Physical Requirements :

Standing and Walking (3 hours a day or more).

Must be able to pull and lift up to 75 pounds repeatedly.

Stretching exercises and how they relate to muscle fatigue.

Working Conditions / Department Description :

Must be able to work in a wet and cold environment with temperatures ranging from 40° to 50° F.

Work around pungent orders.

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.

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.