FORKLIFT OPERATOR II (ES)

Butterball, LLC; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball, LLC in Mount Olive, NC is seeking a full-time forklift operator to safely transport products between production and storage areas, including loading and unloading trucks. This on-site role requires vigilance with safety standards.

You will perform forklift checks, maintain paperwork, and communicate with drivers and supervisors while upholding USDA/GMP guidelines in a high-noise food processing plant.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or related.
• 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.

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

Effective communication

Fast-paced environment

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Handheld scanner

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Dollies

Job description

Job Category: Production & Manufacturing Operations

Requisition Number: FORKL003391

• Posted : September 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Mount Olive, NC 28365, 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.


• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.