Live Bird Handling Operator - Processing Line

Butterball; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball is looking for a hardworking team member to assist in transferring live turkeys onto the processing line and to perform frequent, manual tasks with attention to animal care and safety. The role emphasizes following GMP and HACCP procedures and supporting food safety initiatives.

Candidates should be capable of working independently or with a team, manage tasks with organization, and maintain a safe work environment in a high‑demand production setting.

Qualifications

• . High School Diploma or related preferred.
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Responsibilities

• Transfer live birds from holding zone onto shackles on a processing line.
• Perform repetitive tasks without the assistance of tools.
• Adhere strictly to animal care and wellbeing, safety, and food safety standards and requirements.
• Follows all GMP and HACCP procedures that relate to product safety with the facility.
• Supports all Food Safety initiatives.

Skills

Self-directed

Planning & prioritization

Teamwork

Safety & training

HACCP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or related preferred

Job description

Butterball is looking for a hardworking team member to assist in transferring live turkeys onto the processing line and to perform frequent, manual tasks with attention to animal care and safety. The role emphasizes following GMP and HACCP procedures and supporting food safety initiatives.

Candidates should be capable of working independently or with a team, manage tasks with organization, and maintain a safe work environment in a high‑demand production setting.