Ground Turkey Machine Operator- Day Shift

Poss machine operator, Weiller operator, MDM blender operator

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

Responsibilities:

To help the Supervisor guide associates toward production goals and quality standards. Help Supervisor by working on production line, organizing materials and supplies, directing production line associates, training new associates and recording production data.

The production associate is responsible for performing a variety of production focused tasks on a rotated basis to support the daily production goals. The associate will be responsible for operating various machinery in a timely and safe manner in conjunction with production needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess high standards and goals for self and be able to lead other team members to obtain the same
• Must be able to delegate and empower effectively and responsibly
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Must display adequate energy and stress tolerance
• Must be able to train new associates
• Must be able to perform 50% of the jobs in the department at line speed

Education and Experience:

• Ability to speak both English and Spanish preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required

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 maintenanceSupervisors and Managers

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 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 handheld 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

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.

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.