1st Shift General Labor-Debone

About the role

Responsible for performing numerous repetitive tasks, manual and/or machine-assisted, to produce turkey products and parts such as processing, cutting, and packaging products, while adhering to strict safety, quality, and sanitation standards, to support the daily production and company goals in their assigned 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform varying manual, repetitive tasks to process meat from the turkeys.
• Ensure product safety and product defense in the plant.
• Follow all GMP and HACCP procedures that relate to product safety within the facility.
• Support all Food Safety initiatives.
• Perform tasks using tools or equipment, while others are completed manually.
• Monitor equipment operation and promptly notify appropriate personnel of any malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Rotate through various functions within the processing department as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or related preferred; entry level does not require previous experience in a production role.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently as well as with groups.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to train, maintain, and promote a safe work environment.
• Read and understand HACCP along with FDA and OSHA requirements as needed.
• Ability to use utensils/tools.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• 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.
• Ability to meet time standards for each line (e.g., 4 pieces of product per minute).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a food manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

• Stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands, arms, and fingers to manually handle carcasses and parts.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Certain roles may require specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• 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, overtime, holidays, and weekends if needed.
• Work in varying elements that could include damp, cold, wet, hot, or warm environments, standing for long periods of time.
• Wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment.
• The noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection.