Sanitation Equipment Operator 2 Lead

Butterball; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball seeks a Lead to assist the Supervisor in various production-focused tasks and ensure adherence to safety and GMP guidelines. The role requires effective communication, teamwork, and leadership skills as the Lead coordinates tasks and supervises production duties.

Located in Mount Olive, North Carolina, this position is ideal for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong commitment to quality. Candidates should expect a supportive team culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Good leadership skills and ability to work in a team atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisor with duties in assigned area.
• Coordinate and assist with process setup and teardown.
• Follow directions from Supervisor to assign daily production duties.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Ensure good housekeeping in assigned area.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Bilingual abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

The Lead is responsible for assisting the Supervisor with duties in the assigned area while ensuring that job tasks, assignments, and rotations are being followed. The Lead will also be responsible for performing a variety of production-focused tasks to support daily production goals.

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 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

• Position may require coordination and assistance with process set up before department starts and tear down after end of shift.
• Position requires attentiveness to equipment operation and processes with prompt notification to Supervisor or proper personnel of any malfunction and/or safety concerns as they arise.
• Follow directions given by Supervisor to assign and instruct personnel of daily production duties.
• Perform all other assigned duties that may require checks and measurements, ensuring adherence to GMP policy and safety guidelines are being met by everyone.
• Accountable to maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours.
• Ensure assigned area of responsibility kept in a manner that is considered good housekeeping.
• Any other tasks assigned by Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Bilingual abilities a plus.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere and possess good leadership skills.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions & policies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to walk or stand.
• Follow all safety, USDA, and GMP policies and guidelines.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have working knowledge of all positions on the line.
• Must be able to become pallet jack certified-if required by area working in.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly needed to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to work on a computer, telephone, keyboard or radio. It may also require occasional lifting, up to 50 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, 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.
• The work environment could be hot, dry, dusty, or cold, wet, and damp.
• May work with raw and/or cooked meat.

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.