Ready to Cook Team Lead (RP3) Day shift

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 Summary :

Follows direction of Production Supervisor to assign and instruct personnel of daily production duties.

Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and / or safety issues / concerns.

Provide accurate and timely feedback to supervisor regarding any issues or problems that may arise during daily production.

Helps coordinate daily set up of equipment to ensure the line is prepared to run on time.

Complete required checks and measurements, record accurately.

Assist in training and developing staff to ensure a quality product.

Assist with new hire ergonomic evaluations and performance evaluations.

Position is required to work before department start time in order to assist with area set-ups.

Accountable to maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Follows all safety, USDA, and GMP policies and guidelines.

Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions & policies.

Must be able to work in a team atmosphere and possess good leadership skills.

Must have working knowledge of all positions on the line.

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.

Some positions may require the ability to read, write, and / or speak English.  Bilingual in English / Spanish helpful.

Physical Requirements :

Standing 8 – 10 hours per day

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Possible bending, stooping, twisting, and squatting.

Repetitive hand intensive task, tight gripping, grasping, pinching, and pulling required.

Working Conditions / Department Description :

Work in damp and cold environments.

Work with loud and noisy machinery.

Work with or around chemicals / fumes / pungent odors.

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.