Production Associate- Night Shift in Huntsville, AR at Butterball

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Injection Night Associate is responsible for performing tasks to prepare raw roasts for further processing as ready-to-eat (RTE) product.

Essential Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Brt Night- Starting Pay Rate $14.90/hr plus shift premium, Shift Start Time 11:00 pm, 20 Open Positions.  Production Associates perform various tasks to produce raw, ready-to-cook boneless turkey breast roasts. Essential duties include: cutting and trimming breast meat for roasts; applying seasonings to breast meat for roasts; weighing roasts; packaging roasts with assistance of rotamatic and netting machines;  train to proficiency to rotate through jobs and perform multiple tasks within the department perform any job in the department at the supervisor's request..   

Injection Night- Starting Pay Rate $14.90/hr,  plus shift premium, Shift Start Time 11:00 pm, 3 Open Positions. Production Associates perform tasks to prepare raw roasts for further processing as ready-to-eat (RTE) product. Essential duties include:  Mix brine solution, weigh turkeys prior to injection, shape turkeys to product specifications, load turkeys onto racks for oven, push racks into ovens, wash empty racks; train to proficiency to rotate through jobs and perform multiple tasks within the department; perform any job in the department at the supervisor's discretion. Assigned job duties may change and vary day-to-day depending upon production needs.

• Follows all safety, USDA, and GMP policies and guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions and policies.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must be able to work at line speed upon completion of training period.
• Accountable to maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours.
• Must be willing and able to perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be at least eighteen years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must pass a background check, drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Some positions may require the ability to read, write and/or speak English.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing (8 hours or more per day).
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling ( up to 40 lbs. or more).
• Operating hand held and/or mechanical machinery.
• Gripping, grasping, and twisting using hands and wrists.

Working Conditions/Department Description:

• Overtime and weekend work may be required.
• There is mandatory seasonal work for approximately 5 to 6 weeks during the months of October and November, which includes working 7 days per week.
• Job assignments are subject to the supervisor's discretion, and job duties may vary day to day, depending on production needs.
• May work in damp, cold, hot, and warm environments.
• Work with loud machinery.
• Work with or around chemicals/fumes/pungent odors.