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.\nWe 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

Industrial Maintenance Technician - Machine Operator

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Overview

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Must have basic knowledge of General Maintenance. IMT Machine Operator must be able to work as a team or individually.  Must comply with all Company SAFETY rules (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, ETC) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times.  

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Responsibilities

\r\n\r\nSet up, operate and maintain all assigned equipment in assigned department in conjunction with production needs. This will  include testing machine condition before work begins, change overs, and shut down\r\nResponsible for the daily operation of equipment, including daily PM’s\r\nFollows all work safety policies and guidelines\r\nPerform partial or complete overhauls at specified periods\r\nResponsible for Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Semi Annual, and Annual Lubrication\r\nResponsible for ensuring all guarding and safeties are in place and operational\r\nResponsible for Troubleshooting and checking for any problems and fixing them immediately to prevent breakdowns\r\nMust cross train in other areas\r\nAny other tasks assigned by management\r\n\r\n

Qualifications

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COMPETENCIES:

\r\n\r\nLeadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well.\r\nCost Consciousness – Conservers organizational resources.\r\nEthics – Treat people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others.\r\nSafety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.\r\nAttendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.\r\nDependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.\r\nInitiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities.\r\n\r\n

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

\r\n\r\nHigh School Diploma or Equivalent;\r\nAbility to speak, read, and write English required\r\nMeet qualification of job requirements to operate equipment\r\nMust have and maintain excellent attendance record\r\nMust have and maintain excellent disciplinary record\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

\r\n\r\nAbility to work in a fast-paced environment\r\nAbility to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions\r\nRun product at line speed as scheduled by Operations Supervisor\r\nMaintain ongoing communication with Supervisors/Managers\r\n\r\n

Physical Demands

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

\r\n\r\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.\r\nThe employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell. \r\nThe employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.\r\n\r\n

Work Environment

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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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.

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. \nButterball, 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.\n\nThis 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.\t