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.\nWe 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

Job Summary

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Perform various checks, monitor production to ensure that specifications are met.

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Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

\r\n\r\nPerforms checks of product quality against specifications\r\nAssures GMP, HACCP, and SOP’s are in compliance\r\nInvestigates issues related to Quality and Food Safety\r\nCollects microbiological and product samples for testing and evaluation.\r\nApplies Holds to nonconforming products and materials\r\nAssures food safety, regulatory and company compliance.\r\nUnderstanding of the process\r\nAssists with audits of the process, GMP’s and food safety as well as customer audits.\r\nAssists with troubleshooting of plant quality problems\r\nAssists with troubleshooting of sanitation issues and problems.\r\nAssists with product improvement projects\r\nPerform other duties as assigned.\r\n\r\n

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

\r\n\r\nGood communication skills and ability to work in a team-based environment.\r\nAble to interact with all levels of management\r\nAble to work alone with limited supervision\r\nKnowledge of workplace safety rules\r\nAbility to work with cross functional teams.\r\nExcellent attendance and work record\r\nExcellent communication skills\r\nAble to speak, read and write English\r\n\r\n

Education & Experience 

\r\n\r\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in poultry/animal science, biology, or chemistry preferred.\r\n1-3 years of experience in a quality assurance role in lieu of required education\r\nPrevious experience in food manufacturing preferred.\r\n\r\n

Physical Demands

\r\n\r\nOccasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds\r\nSpecific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.Must be able to distinguish colors.\r\nFrequently 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.\r\n\r\n

Working Environment:

\r\n\r\nTime working in a cold and wet industrial environment is required.\r\nMay require long periods of time on feet.\r\nMay require a lot of walking.\r\nMay be exposed to foul odors due to incubating and autoclaving samples.\r\nMust be able to use computer.\r\nSome long hours and weekend work may be required.\r\n\r\n

 

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. \nButterball, 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.\n\nThis 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.\t