Production Lead- Box Line 1st Shift

Responsible for assisting the Supervisor with duties in the assigned production area while ensuring that job tasks, assignments, and rotations are followed. The Lead will also be responsible for performing a variety of production focused tasks to support the daily production goals.
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. 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.

Follows direction of Production Supervisor to assign and instruct personnel of daily production duties.

• Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns.

• Provide accurate and timely feedback to supervisor regarding any issues or problems that may arise during daily production.

• Helps coordinate daily set-up of equipment to ensure the line is prepared to run on time.

• Assist in training and developing staff to ensure a quality product.

• Assist with new hire ergonomic evaluations and performance evaluations.

• Flexible to work weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.
Must be able to use basic math and typing skills

· Must be willing to work overtime and flexible shifts as required
Follows all safety, USDA, and GMP policies and guidelines.

• Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions & policies.

• Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions & policies.
Some positions may require the ability to read, write, and/or speak English. Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred
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. Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

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

• 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.
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. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.