Production Laborer (Mfg or Pkg)

**Increased Pay Rates!!**

All production jobs on day shift start at $14.65 and increase to $15.65 after 6 months.

Additional Perks

• 5 Unpaid Personal Days on day one. (Prorated to those hired after July 1 to 2.5 days)
• Opportunity for OT at 1.5X your base rate - overtime kicks in each week after working 40 hours.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and other benefits available the 1st of the month following 60 days.
• Company paid holidays after 60 days.
• Earned vacation after 1 year.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Matched 401k after 90 days with 100% vesting.

Position Summary:

The production associate is responsible for performing a variety of production focused tasks on a rotated basis to support the daily production goals in the stuffing and packaging departments.

“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.”

Essential Duties, Functions, and responsibilities:

• Process product using tools and equipment provided
• Follows all work safety policies and guidelines
• Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues or concerns
• Adheres to all USDA and GMP (Good Manufacturing Processes) product standards and guidelines
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Will be required to rotate to various functions within the processing departments
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Accountable to maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours
• Will be required to assist in clean up at break times and end of shift including dumping trash and operating compactor

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions
• Must be willing and able to perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must pass a background check, drug screen
• Must be able to read and write
• Must be able to read a scale
• Work Keys Certification desired: Graphics Literacy – Bronze certificate; Workplace Observation – Level 2 Certificate
• Ability to multitask and visualize product issues such as air in product and air voids
• Ability to meet time standards for each line (ex. 4 pieces of product per minute)
• Properly place product in net (if applicable) correctly
• Properly scale product to correct weight according to specifications
• Troubleshoot problems at racking station as well as stuffing/netting station
• Ability to place product in pockets correctly

Physical Requirements:

• Standing (8 hours a day or more),
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling (up to and including 50 lbs. or more)
• Reaching overhead (up to and including 25 lbs.)
• Climbing and adjusting stationary stands
• Working with knives and hooks
• Gripping, grasping, and twisting using hands and wrists
• Bending and stooping for long periods of time
• Working below knee levels for short periods of time while racking
• Working above shoulder level for short periods while racking

Working Conditions/Department Description:

• Work in damp and cold environment
• Work with loud and noisy machinery
• Work in dusty environment when using spice
• Work with raw meat
• Work in congested areas