EVIS 2nd SHIFT

Butterball; Clarksville (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball is seeking a production teammate to perform repetitive tasks in a high-volume turkey processing plant. You will assist with manual and machine-assisted steps to prepare whole turkeys and turkey parts for further processing.

The role emphasizes product safety, adherence to GMP and HACCP standards, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Prior production experience is not required for entry-level candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry level does not require prior production experience.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with HACCP, FDA and OSHA requirements as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and/or machine-assisted repetitive tasks to process turkey meat and products.
• Use tools such as knives or vibrating tools to assist in processing.
• Ensure product safety and food defense in the plant.
• Inspect birds for quality and safety.
• Follow GMP and HACCP procedures related to product safety.
• Support food safety initiatives.

Skills

Self-directed

Plan and prioritize work

Safety training & environment

HACCP & FDA/OSHA understanding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for performing numerous repetitive tasks, manual and/or machine-assisted, to produce whole turkey products, turkey parts, ready-to-cook turkey products, and ready-to-eat turkey products, in preparation for secondary and further processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform varying manual, repetitive tasks to process meat from the turkeys.
• Perform repetitive tasks with the assistance of tools, such as knives, scissors, vibrating tools, etc.
• Ensure product safety and product defense in the plant.
• Inspect the birds to ensure maximum quality and food safety.
• Follows all GMP and HACCP procedures that relate to product safety with the facility.
• Supports all Food Safety initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

• High School Diploma or related preferred
• Entry level does not require previous experience in a Production role

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Self-directed with the ability to work independently as well as with groups.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to train, maintain and promote a safe work environment.
• Read and understand HACCP along with FDA and OSHA requirements as needed.

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 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.