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

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below

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 Industrial Maintenance Technician Overview Must have basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG,MIG)

Must be able to operate and repair at least 2 different types of forklifts

Technician 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

Responsibilities Ensure all assign daily PM’s are completed

Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order

Provide assistance to other teams (Production, Quality- when needed)

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Safety Practices at all times

Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other personnel to diagnose problem or repair machine

Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts

Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings gears, and other parts of machinery

Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical/electronic components of machinery and equipment

Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment

Installs, programs, troubleshoot, or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as programmable controllers

Follow all ISO 14001 procedures Other duties as needed

Qualifications COMPETENCIES: Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well

Cost Consciousness – Conservers organizational resources

Ethics – Treat people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions

Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or Equivalent; Five (5) to ten (10) years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English

Must have the ability to read and interpret documents, such as blue prints, safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals

Must have the ability to write routine correspondence

Must have the ability to calculate figures, read tape measurement, and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, and machine or equipment calibration specifications. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGRISTATIONS: Any that may apply (for example: EPA Certification, Electrician License, etc.) Physical Demands 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

While 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

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work Environment Wet and/or humid; Moving mechanical parts; Extreme cold; Electrical and/or vibration shock

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

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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

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.