Lab Technician

Performs standardized qualitative and quantitative assays to identify physical, chemical, and microbiological properties of food products and other samples. Conducts standardized tests on food to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, texture, nutrients, and microbiological content. Performs laboratory preparation activities and analyses to provide useful, accurate technical information to necessary team members.

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!

• 1+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role and a High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• - OR - Two Year Degree/ Animal Science, Poultry, Biology, and Microbiology

• 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 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.

• Proficiency in use of word processing and spreadsheet software
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and their applications
• Basic understanding and ability to use scientific rules and methods to solve problems
• Ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to perform on all test methods, SOP's and instrument calibrations to a level sufficient to perform all assigned work and to be able to train others
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team-based environment
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled at solving routine problems using established standards
• Detail oriented with the ability to maintain accuracy in data entry

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Experience in food manufacturing

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

• Work will be performed in a variety of conditions…