Job Description

Responsible for inspection of turkeys for quality, sorting, and identifying issues that are manual and/or machine-assisted, to produce whole turkey products and turkey parts, in preparation for secondary and further processing.



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.



Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today!



Key Responsibilities:


Recognize and identify diseases in poultry

Inspect birds for pathological issues and contamination to ensure compliance with Federal Guidelines

Monitor and communicate with Sorter's helper to ensure that the correct tag and marking system is used to identify bird pathology and other carcass inspection issues.

Communicate with Quality Assurance and Plant Management on technical issues and complete necessary inspection documentation

Additional duties as assigned


Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)


High School diploma or equivalent preferred


Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


Read and understand HACCP along with USDA and OSHA requirements

Ability to communicate effectively

Self-directed with the ability to work independently as well as with groups

Basic Mathematical Skills

Ability to use utensils/tools

Ability to perform repetitive tasks and stand for prolonged periods of time

Ability to lift to 50 pounds


Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


2 years' experience in related field (e.g., USDA inspector, quality assurance technician, process control monitor, inspector helper, veterinary technician)

Associates degree in poultry/animal science, biology or chemistry


Physical Demands



While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include 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 and in varying elements that could include damp, cold, wet, hot or warm environment, standing for long periods of time.

This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment.

The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; the noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection.


Disclaimer



We embrace equal opportunities for 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 the 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.


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