PRODUCTION LINE ASSOCIATE-FP - Mount Olive - Butterball

Description

The production associate is responsible for performing a variety of production focused tasks on a rotated basis to support the daily production goals in department

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today

Key Responsibilities

•Will be required to rotate to various functions within the processing department and perform any job in the department at the supervisor's discretion.

•Assigned job duties may change and vary day-to-day depending upon production needs

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

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

·Must pass a background check, drug screen

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

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•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 Processes) product standards and guidelines

•Maintains a clean and organized work area

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

•Perform various tasks to include repetitive manual labor

•Performs other duties as assigned

•Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions

•Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner

•Follows all work safety policies and guidelines

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

•Will be required to assist in clean up at break times and end of shift

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•Able to read scale / properly scale product to correct weight according to specs

•Some positions may require the ability to read, write, and/or speak English

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

•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)

•Climbing and adjusting stationary stands

•Working with scissors

•Gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists

•Bending and stooping for long periods of time

•Working below knee levels for short periods of time while racking

Working above shoulder level for short periods while racking

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

•Work is performed in a food processing plant with a high noise level, storage coolers/facilities.

•Position requires working around processing plant equipment.

•Must be physically capable of working extended hours if needed and in a wet environment, standing for long periods of time, and operating processing equipment.

•This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment.

•The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; the noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection.

•Work with raw meat

•Work in congested work areas

Disclaimer

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.

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.