Production Associate - 1st Shift
Company: Butterball
Location: Ozark
Posted on: September 20, 2023
Job Description:
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
**$2,000 Welcome Bonus****Increased Pay Rates!!**All production
jobs on day shift start at $16.50 and increase to $18.00 after 90
days. Additional Perks
- $2,000 Referral bonus - have your friends and family join you
at Butterball and make even more!
- Opportunity for OT at 1.5X your base rate - overtime kicks in
each week after working 40 hours.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
available after your start-up period.
- Company paid vacation and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Career development and growth opportunities at an expanding
facility.Job SummaryThe general laborer position is responsible for
performing tasks on recently-slaughtered turkeys or tasks that
support the overall operations within the department. Available
JobsApplicants for the Production Associate job may be offered a
position in any of the following departments: Evisceration - Shift
Start Time approximately 6:00 AM. Evisceration Production
Associates perform tasks to clean and eviscerate (remove the organs
of) recently-slaughtered turkeys to prepare for additional
processing and packaging. Essential duties include: perform varying
manual, repetitive tasks to remove organs and parts from
slaughtered turkeys; perform repetitive tasks with assistance of
tools, such as knives and scissors, to remove organs and parts from
slaughtered turkeys; train to proficiency to rotate through jobs
and perform multiple tasks within the department; 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. Packaging - Shift Start Time approximately 8:00 AM. The
general laborer position is responsible for performing tasks on
chilled raw turkeys or tasks that support the overall operations
within the department. Essential duties include: perform various
tasks to include repetitive manual labor to package chilled raw
turkeys in preparation for shipment to customers. Other jobs may
include repetitive manual labor to sort, box, label, and palletize
packaged raw turkeys in preparation for shipment to customers. Some
jobs are performed with the assistance of tools or automated
equipment while other jobs are performed by hand. Some jobs are
required to complete HACCP and other checks and record
appropriately. Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate
personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns. 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. Working ConditionsWorking
conditions vary by department but may include: May work in damp,
cold, hot, and warm environments.Exposure to raw meat and
associated parts, including but not limited to organs, blood, and
fecesWork with loud and noisy machineryWork with or around
chemicals/fumes/pungent odorsMandatory overtime or weekend
workThere is mandatory seasonal work for approximately 5 to 6 weeks
during the months of October and November, which includes working 7
days per week Physical RequirementsStanding (8 hours a day or
more).Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including
65lbs or more).Reaching overhead (up to and including
25lbs).Operating hand held and/or mechanical
machinery.Walking/climbing stairs. Gripping, grasping, and twisting
using hands and wrists.Bending and stooping for long periods of
time.Working with scissors or knives.Bending and stooping for long
periods of time.Ability to wear all personal protective equipment
(PPE) and hygiene equipment, including but not limited to steel
mesh guards, bump cap/hard hat, steel-toed footwear, hearing
protection, smock, and gloves Minimum QualificationsNo minimum
education requirementNo previous work experience requiredMust be at
least eighteen (18) years oldMust be eligible to work legally in
the United States ARBLITZ***PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE FACILITY OR
HR FOR AN UPDATE ON YOUR APPLICATION AS WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE
ONE DUE TO THE VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE RECEIVE. IF YOU ARE
SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW YOU WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY BY HUMAN
RESOURCES*****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.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. Associated
topics: baler, carton, foam, gluer, package, packaging banding,
pharmaceutical packaging, scan, seal, straw sealing
Keywords: Butterball, Fort Smith , Production Associate - 1st Shift, Professions , Ozark, Arkansas
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