NC FEED MILL OPERATOR

Butterball; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball is seeking a skilled Feed Mill Operator to operate equipment for batching, pelleting, and grinding finished feed at our North Carolina facility. You will monitor inventories, collect samples, perform testing, and maintain detailed records to ensure product quality and production efficiency.

Candidates should have a High School diploma (or equivalent) and prior experience in light to medium industrial settings; forklift certification and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are important.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a light to medium industrial setting preferred, with preference for feed mills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventories of ingredients and finished feeds.
• Collect samples per Quality Control Guidelines and SOPs.
• Perform required testing per SOPs.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Monitor batching, pelleting, fat application, grinding, and routing processes.
• Operate equipment via computer automation per procedures.
• Daily housekeeping and general maintenance.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Basic Math Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Feed Mill Operator operates equipment to manufacture finished feed including batching, pelleting, and grinding

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

• Monitor inventories of ingredients and finished feeds (as required).
• Collect all required samples as defined in Quality Control Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform all required testing as set forth in the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation.
• Monitor batching, pelleting, fat application, grinding, and routing processes.
• Operate equipment, automatically or manually, via computer automation consistent with procedures.
• Daily basic housekeeping (sweeping, trash, cleaning) and maintenance

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience in a light to medium industrial setting preferred, with preference given to individuals who have previously worked in a feed mill

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Forklift Certification or ability to obtain certification
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights (10+ feet), including on catwalks
• Ability to work in seasonal, outdoor conditions (hot, cold, or wet conditions)
• Walk, stand, climb for extended periods of time
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Basic reading and writing skills
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide whole numbers)
• Basic mechanical ability to do repairs
• Ability to read and understand written instructions
• Good Communication
• Basic Mathematical Skills
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and stand for prolonged period of time
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

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 60 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 feed mill setting with a high noise level, high catwalks, and large amounts of traffic.
• 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.

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