Feed Operator

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:

Operate equipment to manufacture finished feed including batching, pelleting and grinding.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

Perform all duties in a safe manner consistent with company Policy and Procedures and safety training.

Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment

Monitor inventories of ingredients and finished feed (as required).

Maintain good housekeeping in assigned areas consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Perform general labor duties as assigned or needed by management

Collect all required samples as defined in Quality Control Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures

Perform all required testing as set forth in the Standard Operating Procedures

Maintain accurate records, reports and documentation.

Monitor batching, pelleting, fat application, grinding, and routing processes.

Input information into computer automation system accurately.

Operate equipment, automatically or manually, via computer automation consistent with procedures.

Perform all job functions consistent with Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and Quality Control Guidelines.

Perform other duties as assigned by management. Must attend scheduled safety meetings and other training meetings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must be task oriented and a self-starter with the ability to follow detailed instructions.

Must have the ability to handle paperwork with accuracy.

Ability to operate a forklift and tractor

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Good reading, writing, math and communication skills required.

Physical Demands

Must be able to swing a sledgehammer and carry 50 pound ingredient bags

Ability to work at heights and climb ladders

Ability to work in confined spaces

Ability to work in hot and cold environments

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet, humid and dusty conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, extreme cold and heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

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.