1st Shift Safety Lead Trainer

Lead trainer must coordinate all training activities with the direction of the plant Safety Supervisor and plant Safety manager.  To oversee all documentation regarding the tracking of our training process as well as specific areas of our Safety & Health programs designated by the Complex Safety Manager and the plant Safety supervisor.

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

• Follows direction of Shipping Supervisor to assign and instruct personnel of daily production duties
• Provide accurate and timely feedback to supervisor regarding any issues or problems that may arise
• Train new hires while maintaining and promoting a safe work environment
• Review for accuracy all records associated with product prior to being shipped
• Inspect and ensure that product loaded on trailers meet specifications
• Enter information into system as required and ensure all outgoing paperwork is prepared
• Position is required to work before department start time in order to assist with set up/department preparations
• Accountable to maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

• 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
• Must be able to use basic math and typing skills
• Must know how to operate a forklift and pass certification for forklift and pallet jack certification

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic computer skills required for date entry
• High attention to detail when performing both repetitive and unique tasks
• 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 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

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in manufacturing or production environment

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.