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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
Shipping Associate 2nd Shift
Blast Freezer Forklift Operator
Pay: Base (17.00-18.50)
Position Summary:
The Shipping Associate position is responsible for transferring finished product into the blast freezer, and from the blast freezer onto refrigerated trucks.
Essential Duties, Functions and responsibilities:
Using sit-down and stand-up forklifts pull product out of blast and place in freezer racks, and load/unload trucks.
Use hand-held scanner to scan product into inventory system.
Using wrapping machine, wrap product on pallets to specifications.
Ability to work safely in sub-zero temperatures (to -40° F) for periods of up to 2 hours.
Must be able to become forklift and HACCP certified.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Follows all safety, USDA, and GMP policies and guidelines.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions & policies.
Accountable to maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours.
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere and possess good leadership skills.
Must be able to use basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and basic typing skills.
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 and pre-employment physical
Physical Requirements:
Standing or sitting (8 hours a day or more).
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 65lbs or more).
Operating hand held and/or mechanical machinery.
Walking/climbing stairs. Gripping, grasping, and twisting using hands and wrists
Working Conditions/Department Description:
Start time depends on the position and will typically be during traditional 3rd shift hours. Overtime and weekend work may be required.
There is mandatory seasonal work for approximately 5 to 6 weeks during the months of October and November, which includes working 7 days per week.
Job assignments are subject to the supervisor’s discretion, and job duties may vary day-to-day depending on production needs.
May work in damp, cold, hot, and warm environments and some jobs work in seasonal outdoor conditions.
Work with loud and noisy machinery.
Work with or around chemicals/fumes/pungent odors.
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. Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and 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.