Process Control Specialist - Food Manufacturing

Butterball; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball is hiring a Process Controller to ensure processes are defined, measured, and in-control to improve the economics of the process. The role supports USDA/GMP compliance, quality checks, and timely product delivery across our NC facilities, with opportunities to train and collaborate across teams.

The position requires a high school diploma, basic math and computer skills, and willingness to work flexible shifts in a food processing environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of production machinery and/or processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve routine problems using established standards.
• Good organization and time-management for quality checks.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all products, processes and areas comply with quality specifications.
• Inspects items and equipment for defects, inconsistencies, cleanliness, and packaging errors.
• Monitors quality indicators and documents performance and deviations.
• Maintains daily records and prepares reports for opportunities.
• Train/retrain hourly team members and QA technicians as needed.
• Cross-train in other areas and support process improvements.

Skills

Machinery knowledge

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Data entry & reporting

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Butterball is hiring a Process Controller to ensure processes are defined, measured, and in-control to improve the economics of the process. The role supports USDA/GMP compliance, quality checks, and timely product delivery across our NC facilities, with opportunities to train and collaborate across teams.

The position requires a high school diploma, basic math and computer skills, and willingness to work flexible shifts in a food processing environment.