Turkey Loader

Butterball; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball, a leading producer of turkey products in the U.S., is seeking loaders to assist with transporting live turkeys. This role requires physical stamina, machinery operation skills, and the ability to work in various conditions, ensuring the safe handling and loading of products.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate machinery safely.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50lbs regularly and up to 100lbs occasionally.
• Able to work at heights and in small areas.

Responsibilities

• Loading live turkeys for market without damage.
• Working near moving mechanical parts and in varying temperatures.
• Regularly lifting heavy weights across different work environments.

Skills

Machinery operation

Lifting

Climbing

Job description

Butterball, LLC, one of America’s most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices.We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company’s measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success

Position Summary:

Loads live turkeys for market without damaging turkeys.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to operate machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to add and subtract two digits numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Ability to work at heights and climb a ladder or ramp.
Ability to work in a small area.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs.

Working Conditions/Department Description:

Work near moving mechanical parts.
Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
Frequently work in high, precarious places.
Occasionally exposed to vibration.
Seasonably hot and warm environment.
Work in Seasonal Outdoor conditions.
Work with loud and noisy machinery.

EEO Statement for Job Postings

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.

EEO Statement for Job Ads

EEO Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disability

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.