Production Associate-LIVE HANG 1st Shift

Butterball, LLC; Ozark (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball, LLC in Arkansas is seeking a Production Associate for the LIVE HANG 1st Shift to perform manual tasks along the live turkey transfer line in a food processing environment.

Responsibilities include transferring live birds onto shackles, performing repetitive tasks without tooling, and strictly following animal care, safety, and HACCP/FDA/OSHA requirements while supporting Food Safety initiatives. Entry level with a high school diploma is acceptable.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Follows all GMP and HACCP procedures that relate to product safety with the facility.
• Supports all Food Safety initiatives.

Skills

Self-directed work

Planning & prioritization

Safety/compliance (HACCP/FDA/OSHA)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Production Associate-LIVE HANG 1st Shift

Job Category: Production & Manufacturing Operations

Requisition Number: OALIV003719

• Posted : August 11, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Responsible for performing a variety of manual and/or repetitive tasks to humanely transfer live turkeys onto the processing line.

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

• 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.

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 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 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.

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