1st Shift Shipping-PIT Operator

Butterball, LLC; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball, LLC in Carthage, MO is hiring for a full-time on-site position focused on safe product transport from production or storage to designated destinations. The role includes forklift operation, daily checks, paperwork, and strict adherence to USDA/GMP standards.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or related, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a team and drivers. OT may be required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment including areas with foot traffic and other material handling traffic.
• Use a handheld scanner to scan products.
• Safely operate forklifts-sit down or stand up, pallet jacks, hand trucks, or dollies to move stock or reorganize product.
• Able to follow all instructions and work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management

Responsibilities

• Perform forklift checks daily to ensure proper and safe operation.
• Complete all required paperwork pertaining to product, orders, placement, inventory.
• Accountable for punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours.
• Adheres to all USDA and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) product standards and guidelines.
• Communicate with drivers, coordinators, supervisors, and managers.
• Account for all products and materials in assigned area including inventory and product location.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Fast-paced environment

Handheld scanner

Forklift operation

Instruction following

Communication with management

Education

High School Diploma or related

Job description

Job Category: Production & Manufacturing Operations

Requisition Number: 3RDSH003766

• Posted : August 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $18 USD per hour

Locations

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Carthage, MO 64836, USA

Description

The function of the job is to safely transport products from areas of production or storage to another established destination. This could involve the loading or unloading of trucks.

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

• Perform forklift checks daily to ensure proper and safe operation.
• Complete all required paperwork pertaining to product, orders, placement, inventory.
• Accountable for punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours.
• Adheres to all USDA and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) product standards and guidelines.
• Communicate with drivers, coordinators, supervisors, and managers.
• Account for all products and materials in assigned area including inventory and product location.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

• High School Diploma or related

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment including areas with foot traffic and other material handling traffic.
• Use a handheld scanner to scan products.
• Safely operate forklifts-sit down or stand up, pallet jacks, hand trucks, or dollies to move stock or reorganize product.
• Able to follow all instructions and work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous experience working in a food manufacturing environment

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, carry, push or pull up to 50-65 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, 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.
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