• Job Description

  Req#: 16827
  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
  
  Position Function:
  
  To humanely place the birds on the hanging line in preparation for slaughtering and ensuring minimal damage is done to the bird.
  
  Essential Duties, Functions & Responsibilities:
  
  • When bird comes down the conveyor belt, grasp the legs of the bird (a leg in both hands) and place legs into shackle.
  • Ensure proper placement of bird on the line; do not cross legs of the bird or hang the bird by one leg.
  • Check for any DOA (Dead On Arrival) birds. Check by grabbing the bird by the leg or wing to feel for stiffness.
  • Remove all DOA birds from the line and place on the floor to be taken by the floor person.
  • Keep the conveyor line full at all times.
  • Hang appropriate shackles assigned to your job station.
  • Responsible for ensuring that the bird is treated humanely at all times.
  • Responsible for reporting any unusual or suspicious behavior; including inhumane treatment of animals.
  • 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
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Accountable to maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours
  
  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics
  
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions
  • Ability to meet required birds/minute.
  • Must be willing and able to perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Must pass a background check, drug screen and pre-employment physical
  
  Physical Requirements:
  • Standing 8 – 10 hours per day
  • Lift up-to 60 lbs
  • Bending, stooping, twisting, and squatting.
  • Repetitive hand intensive task, tight gripping, grasping, pinching, and pulling required.
  
  Working Conditions:
  
  • May work in damp and cold environment
  • Seasonably hot and warm environment
  • Work in Seasonal Outdoor conditions
  • Work with loud and noisy machinery
  • Work in dusty environment
  • Work with chemical or Fumes
  • Work around pungent odors
  • Working with Live Animals
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  • No minimum education requirement
  • No previous work experience required
  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years old
  • Must be eligible to work legally in the United States
  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.

• About the company

  Butterball is a brand of turkey and other poultry products produced by Butterball LLC.

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