Production Team Leader - Food Manufacturing (Fast-Paced)

Butterball; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball is seeking a Production Associate to support daily operations in our North Carolina facility. You will assist the Supervisor with assigned duties, help set up equipment, and ensure accurate records while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires ability to work in a fast-paced production environment, follow written and verbal instructions, and collaborate with team members. Overtime and weekend work may be required as part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must pass a background check, drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to use basic math and typing skills
• Must be willing to work overtime and flexible shifts as required

Responsibilities

• Follows direction of Production Supervisor to assign and instruct personnel of daily production duties.
• Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns.
• Provide accurate and timely feedback to supervisor regarding any issues or problems that may arise during daily production.
• Helps coordinate daily set-up of equipment to ensure the line is prepared to run on time.
• Complete required checks and measurements, record accurately.
• Assist in training and developing staff to ensure a quality product.
• Assist with new hire ergonomic evaluations and performance evaluations.
• Position is required to work before department start time in order to assist with area set‑ups.
• Accountable to maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours.
• Flexible to work weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Basic math

Typing skills

Job description

Butterball is seeking a Production Associate to support daily operations in our North Carolina facility. You will assist the Supervisor with assigned duties, help set up equipment, and ensure accurate records while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires ability to work in a fast-paced production environment, follow written and verbal instructions, and collaborate with team members. Overtime and weekend work may be required as part of the duties.