Overview
Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the 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 growth is driven by team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who contribute to our success.
Shift
3rd Shift
Position Summary
The function of a PIT operator will be to load and unload trucks on a daily basis while operating a pallet jack or forklift.
Essential Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
- Process product using tools and equipment provided
- Follows all work safety policies and guidelines
- Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and / or safety issues / concerns
- Adheres to all USDA and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) product standards and guidelines
- Maintains a clean and organized area
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Accountable to maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours
- Maintain acceptable loading and unloading times of inbound and outbound trucks
- Communicate with QA and USDA as needed
- Communicate with drivers and Team Coordinators when needed
- Perform forklift check sheets on daily basis
- Receive bills from drivers and place on dock doors for loading as needed
- Load and unload trucks in a timely and safe manner with no damage to product or truck
- Complete paperwork accurately and legibly
- Wrap pallets using stretch wrap machines accurately and efficiently
- Place product in correct rack in a timely and safe manner with no damage to product or rack
- Be able to work in an area with foot traffic and other material handling traffic in a safe manner
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work in a fast paced environmentAbility to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructionsMust be willing and able to perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodationMust be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United StatesMust pass a background check, drug screenMust be able to read and writeNeed to be familiar in SPC, HACCP, GMP'S, SSOP'S and USDAHave knowledge of FGI system and be able to use FGI scan guns efficientlyBe able to trouble shoot issues with FGI scan gunsBe able to read Bill of LadingsProduct knowledge and process knowledgeAbility to read and understand a packaging scheduleAbility to read Z out report for daily shipping schedulesAbility to drive a forklift swiftly and safely in congested areasAbility to use and control dock locks and levelers efficientlyAbility to complete daily paperwork as required and turn in to the proper departmentsAbility to communicate with Team Coordinator and Group Leader in the area about issuesPhysical Requirements
Frequent standing and walking in cold shipping cooler for duration of shiftLifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more)Getting off and on forklifts to open doors to remove paperwork from pallets constantly throughout dayReaching overheadReaching below kneesAbility to multitaskCompleting required paperwork in timely mannerUsing material handling equipment as neededWorking Conditions / Department Description
Work in cold environment for entire shiftWork with loud and noisy machinery as neededWork in dusty environment when using spice as neededGo in and out of different climates throughout dayWork in congested areas as neededWe 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.
EEO Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disability
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