Feed Mill Utility Operator

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

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

·         Perform all duties in a safe manner consistent with company Policy and Procedures and safety training.

·         Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment

·         Monitor inventories of ingredients and finished feed (as required).

·         Maintain good housekeeping in assigned areas consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices.

·         Perform general labor duties as assigned or needed by management.

·         Collect all required samples as defined in Quality Control Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures

·         Perform all required testing as set forth in the Standard Operating Procedures

·         Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation.

·         Must be flexible to replace any operator and perform duties in the same manner and meet the same job requirements for the job performed.

·         Operate equipment, automatically or manually, via computer automation consistent with procedures.

·         Perform all job functions consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Control Guidelines.

·         Assist maintenance team and support all aspects of the maintenance department as needed or directed.

·         Perform other duties as assigned by management.  Must attend scheduled safety meetings and other training meetings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

·         Must be task oriented and a self-starter with the ability to follow detailed instructions.

·         Must have the ability to handle paperwork with accuracy.

·         Ability to operate a forklift, tractor, and shuttle wagon.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.  Good reading, writing, math, and communication skills required.

Procedural or systematic proficiency, which may involve a facility in the use of specialized equipment. 

Positions at this level operate complicated machines.

Physical Demands

·         Must be able to swing a sledgehammer and carry 50-pound ingredient bags.

·         Ability to work at heights and climb ladders.

·         Ability to work in confined spaces.

·         Ability to work in hot and cold environments.

·         Must be able to climb steps and trailers frequently.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet, humid and dusty conditions and moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, extreme cold and heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. 

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.

Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected status under applicable law.

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. Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and 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.