Early-Shift Chiller Line Operator

Butterball, LLC; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball, LLC in Mount Olive, NC is seeking a Production Operator to set up the production line, pre-chillers, and chillers at the start of each shift, monitor equipment, and ensure startup readiness.

You will manage chemical levels, perform data checks, clean and maintain chillers, and document all required paperwork while following USDA and GMP standards.

Butterball emphasizes teamwork, growth, and contribution to products that bring families together.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or related preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Chiller Chemicals (Micro-Tox) Peracetic Acid & (Nutra-Chill) Caustic.

Responsibilities

• Set up the line and chillers in the morning.
• Supply ice where needed within the department.
• Maintain chillers throughout the day, performing periodic data collections.
• Rework birds as needed, use hose to wash down appropriate work areas.
• Maintain various equipment including monitoring, adjusting, and reporting needed repairs.
• Weigh parts and report numbers in a timely manner.
• Prime, adjust, and maintain chemical pumps for the bird chillers.
• Take water samples at the bird chillers to verify the water chemistry is within acceptable limits.
• Document all chemical levels per daily schedule and complete all required paperwork.
• Adheres to all USDA and GMP (Good Manufacturing Processes) product standards and guidelines.
• Starts and stops chillers as needed.
• Cleans overflow box screens.
• Monitors all aspects of the chiller rooms.
• Monitors SSOP’s and SPS’s.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Chiller chemicals knowledge

Effective communication

Ability to work at line speed

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Maintenance and machinery knowledge

Job description

Butterball, LLC in Mount Olive, NC is seeking a Production Operator to set up the production line, pre-chillers, and chillers at the start of each shift, monitor equipment, and ensure startup readiness.

You will manage chemical levels, perform data checks, clean and maintain chillers, and document all required paperwork while following USDA and GMP standards.

Butterball emphasizes teamwork, growth, and contribution to products that bring families together.