1st Shift Maintenance Lead

Butterball, LLC; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball, LLC in Carthage, MO is seeking a Lead Maintenance/Repair Tech to perform routine and emergency repairs on plant equipment. The role ensures production meets requirements and quality standards, with adherence to POG procedures and GMP guidelines.

Safety and productivity are emphasized, with the ability to handle a variety of mechanical tasks. The position offers on-site work in a food processing facility, requiring flexible hours and the use of PPE.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform all duties in assigned area per POG procedures.
• Experience with equipment mechanics, electrical wiring, and motors.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Must wear PPE and follow GMP practices.
• Must be flexible with hours and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency repair work to equipment and machinery.
• Assure operations meet production requirements and quality specifications.
• Lead Person must be able to perform all jobs in the assigned area according to plant procedures.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections of equipment.
• Operate material handling equipment as needed.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and wear PPE.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical wiring

Hydraulic Pneumatic

Safety compliance

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Category: Production & Manufacturing Operations

Requisition Number: 1STSH003898

• Posted : September 17, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $26.75 USD per hour

Locations

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Carthage, MO 64836, USA

Description

Perform routine and emergency repair work to equipment and machinery. Assure operations meet production requirements and quality specifications. Lead Person must be able to perform all jobs in his/her assigned area of responsibility in accordance with plant POG procedures. Lead Person will have knowledge of the company policies and procedures. Perform all assigned tasks while ensuring safety quality and productivity.

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!

Essential Job Functions / Duties

• Perform all duties in a safe manner consistent with company Policy & Procedures and safety training.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping in assigned areas consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Perform general labor duties as assigned or needed by management.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation.
• Perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Monitor and inspect equipment / machinery for mechanical soundness and make required and necessary repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Perform all job functions consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, HACCP, and Quality Control Guidelines.
• Must be task oriented and a self-starter with ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment.
• Experience in equipment mechanics, electrical wiring, and motors.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, aggressive, results oriented environment.
• Practical use of Mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic principals.
• Use of the computer and computer software (including Microsoft Office Systems) to communicate, research, and analyze data.
• Understand the principal of the machinery and the total process.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and 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 & Travel Requirements

• 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 if needed and in a wet environment, standing for long periods of time, and operating processing equipment.
• 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 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.

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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