Ground Turkey Machine operator ES

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

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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 USADA and GMP product standards and guidelines

Maintains a clean and organized work area

Will be required to rotate to various functions within the processing department

Performs other duties as assigned

Accountable to maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Set up, operate and maintain all equipment in the assigned department

Run product at line speed as scheduled by Production Supervisor

Maintain on going communication and maintenance Supervisors and Managers

Ability to work in a fast pace 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 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States

Must pass background check, drug screen and pre-employment physical

Physical Requirements :

Standing( 8hours a day or more)

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

Reaching overhead(up to and including 25lbs)

Operation hand held an / or mechanical machinery

Climbing stairs

Working with scissors and knives

Gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists

Bending and stooping for long periods of time

Working Conditions / Department Description :

May work in damp and cold environment

Seasonable hot and warm environment

Work with loud and noisy machinery

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.