Industrial Maintenance Technician-3rd Shift

Responsible for performing routine and emergency repair duties following all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) processes, Quality Control guidelines, and safety procedures. Ensures operations meet production requirements and quality specifications.

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day.  We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.  

Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed.   At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today! 

Key Responsibilities

• Performs all duties in a safe manner consistent with company policies and procedures and safety training. Wears required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Maintains good housekeeping in assigned areas consistent with GMP.

• Maintains accurate records, reports, and documentation.

• Performs emergency repairs as needed.

• Monitors and inspects equipment and machinery for mechanical soundness. Makes necessary repairs and escalates complex issues.

• Performs preventative maintenance.

• Maintains and secures issued tools. Reports any tools missing or damaged.

• Attends meetings, including safety meetings and trainings.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

• 1+ year of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Butterball Core Competencies

Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies:

• Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.

• Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.

• Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.

• Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen.

• Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Some experience in metal fabrication, feed equipment mechanics, electrical wiring, and motors

• Good reading, writing, and math skills

• Ability to operate relevant equipment (i.e., forklift, tractor, shuttle wagon, etc.)

• Detail-orientated with the ability to maintain accuracy in data entry

• Ability to follow detailed instructions

• Good communication, organization, time-management, and multi-tasking skills

• Ability to work flexible hours and be on call as needed

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Physical Demands

• Work will be performed in a variety of conditions including a climate-controlled office environment(s) and in a manufacturing plant environment with varying conditions, such as cold areas, wet areas, warm areas, chemicals, and other site conditions. This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment.

• The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; the noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection.

• Occasional travel may be required.

Disclaimer

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.