Butterball
Key Responsibilities
Assist maintenance team and support all aspects of the maintenance department as needed or directed.
Operate production equipment as assigned.
Adhere to schedules and production requirements to produce product on assigned machine.
Troubleshoot and repair various pieces of equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance tasks ranging from lubricating wear points to changing out blades.
Tear down and reassemble equipment in support of food safety initiatives.
Support and provide training to other IMTMOs and Production Associates in the proper running and completion of preventive maintenance tasks.
Act in a manner that is consistent with Butterball’s core values. Must be able to work in both teams and on an individual basis. Must be self‑directed and focused on utilizing time efficiently.
Utilize and adhere to various company policies to include safety and food safety regulations.
Accurately track work assignments (time), account for parts and complete required paperwork.
Perform all duties as assigned by management.
Maintain regular attendance.
Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)
General industrial mechanical maintenance and/or electrical system experience preferred.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Certificate/Diploma in Industrial Maintenance or similar area strongly preferred.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Follow diagrams, operation manuals, manufacturing instructions and troubleshoot malfunctions.
Communicate with all levels in organization.
Ability to read and understand written instructions.
Good communication skills.
Basic mathematical skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Physical Demands
Stand, walk, use hands/fingers, reach with hands/arms, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, climb, speak and hear frequently.
Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions & Travel Requirements
Work performed in a food processing plant with high noise level, storage coolers/facilities.
Assignments may range across the entirety of the plant complex, including non‑refrigerated and refrigerated areas, with temperatures ranging from -20°F to 90+°F.
Position requires working around processing plant equipment.
Must wear required PPE: steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, safety vest, gloves, and hearing protection.
Noise level of manufacturing environment may exceed 85 dBA and require hearing protection.
May work with raw and/or cooked meat.
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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Assist maintenance team and support all aspects of the maintenance department as needed or directed.
Operate production equipment as assigned.
Adhere to schedules and production requirements to produce product on assigned machine.
Troubleshoot and repair various pieces of equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance tasks ranging from lubricating wear points to changing out blades.
Tear down and reassemble equipment in support of food safety initiatives.
Support and provide training to other IMTMOs and Production Associates in the proper running and completion of preventive maintenance tasks.
Act in a manner that is consistent with Butterball’s core values. Must be able to work in both teams and on an individual basis. Must be self‑directed and focused on utilizing time efficiently.
Utilize and adhere to various company policies to include safety and food safety regulations.
Accurately track work assignments (time), account for parts and complete required paperwork.
Perform all duties as assigned by management.
Maintain regular attendance.
Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)
General industrial mechanical maintenance and/or electrical system experience preferred.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Certificate/Diploma in Industrial Maintenance or similar area strongly preferred.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Follow diagrams, operation manuals, manufacturing instructions and troubleshoot malfunctions.
Communicate with all levels in organization.
Ability to read and understand written instructions.
Good communication skills.
Basic mathematical skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Physical Demands
Stand, walk, use hands/fingers, reach with hands/arms, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, climb, speak and hear frequently.
Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions & Travel Requirements
Work performed in a food processing plant with high noise level, storage coolers/facilities.
Assignments may range across the entirety of the plant complex, including non‑refrigerated and refrigerated areas, with temperatures ranging from -20°F to 90+°F.
Position requires working around processing plant equipment.
Must wear required PPE: steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, safety vest, gloves, and hearing protection.
Noise level of manufacturing environment may exceed 85 dBA and require hearing protection.
May work with raw and/or cooked meat.
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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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