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PROCESS CONTROLLER PROD (Evening Shift)

Butterball

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Location
Mount Olive, NC
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Job overview

The Process Controller assures that facility processes are defined, measured, and controlled against actual performance to improve process economics. The role monitors product and process quality, documents performance and compliance, resolves operational issues, supports investigations and process improvements, and trains team members. Work takes place in a food processing plant and includes an evening shift.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic MathTypingProduction MachineryProcess KnowledgeLearning AgilityOrganizationTime ManagementPrioritizationMultitaskingTroubleshootingProblem SolvingAttention to DetailCommunicationTeamworkFlexibilityResourcefulnessBasic Computer SkillsData EntryReportingStandingLifting and CarryingPushing and PullingReaching OverheadWorking at HeightsGripping and GraspingBending and StoopingWorking Below Knee LevelWorking Above Shoulder LevelClose and Distance VisionDepth PerceptionColor VisionFocus AdjustmentOperating Processing Equipment

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentMust Be 18+US Work AuthorizationBackground CheckDrug ScreenPre-Employment PhysicalManufacturing or Production Experience

Full job description

The Process Controller is responsible for assuring that the processes within the facility are defined, measured and in-control with respect to actual performances thereby improving the economics of the process

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

•Ensures all products, process and areas comply with quality specifications. Inspects items and equipment for defects, inconsistencies, cleanliness standards, packaging errors, etc.

•Adheres to and assurance compliance with all USDA, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Safety/Food Safety procedures, standards and guidelines

•Monitors quality indicators and works closely with quality assurance team to monitor, maintain and document processes for compliance, product specifications and standards; may include chemical testing to ensure proper titration, monitoring of inbound and outbound shipments and trailers

•Works closely across multiple teams to maintain process continuity and ensure seamless operations with timely product delivery

•Identifies and quickly resolves any issues in the process, including machinery breakdowns, material shortages, or process inefficiencies

•Maintains daily records of activities, performance metrics, and any issues that arise.

•Monitors various processes tracking, collecting data, and/or documenting as needed, including microbial findings and lab scores. Provides reports to inform opportunities.

•Assists with Pre-Op process

•Initiates and assists in foreign material investigations

•Helps provide input on process improvements

•Train/retrain hourly team members, Process Controllers and QA Technicians as needed, including when developing new processes

•Must cross train in other areas

•Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

·High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

·Must be able to use basic math and typing skills

·Must be willing to work overtime and flexible shifts as required

·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

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•Working knowledge of production machinery and/or processes

•Good learning agility

•Organization, time-management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills with the ability to ensure timeliness of all quality checks

•Ability to troubleshoot and solve routine problems and equipment/process issues using established standards

•Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain quality and safety standards

•Good communication and teamwork skills with the ability to effectively interact across multiple teams

•Ability to be flexible and resourceful in response to changing priorities and needs

•Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•Experience in manufacturing or production environment, preferably in process control

Physical Demands

•Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner

•Standing (8 hours a day or more)

•Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more)

•Reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs)

•Working at heights

•Gripping, grasping and twisting using wrists, hands and fingers

•Bending and stooping for short periods of time

•Working below knee levels for short periods of time

•Working above shoulder level for short periods of time

•Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

•Work is performed in a food processing plant with a high noise level, storage coolers/facilities.

•Position requires working around processing plant equipment

•Must be physically capable of working extended hours if needed and in a wet environment, standing for long periods of time, and operating processing equipment

•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

•This position does not require travel

Disclaimer

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.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,445 open Quality Control jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$83–126K/yr409 salary ranges
  • US median$24–29/hr452 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 59 open Quality Control jobs in North Carolina and 1,445 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
Experience
Quality Control postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (996 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 765 of the 1,445 open Quality Control jobs (53%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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