Production 1st Process- CAS Day Shift

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This is not just a job, it's a career! We take pride in our employees and our employees take pride in being a valued team member at Butterball!
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* Academic Tuition Reimbursement
* Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* 401K

Position Function:

To humanely place the birds on the hanging line in preparation for slaughtering and ensuring minimal damage is done to the bird.

Essential Duties, Functions & Responsibilities:

* When bird comes down the conveyor belt, grasp the legs of the bird (a leg in both hands) and place legs into shackle.
* Ensure proper placement of bird on the line; do not cross legs of the bird or hang the bird by one leg.
* Check for any DOA (Dead On Arrival) birds. Check by grabbing the bird by the leg or wing to feel for stiffness.
* Remove all DOA birds from the line and place on the floor to be taken by the floor person.
* Keep the conveyor line full at all times.
* Hang appropriate shackles assigned to your job station.
* Responsible for ensuring that the bird is treated humanely at all times.
* Responsible for reporting any unusual or suspicious behavior; including inhumane treatment of animals.
* Follows all work safety policies and guidelines
* Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns
* Adheres to all USDA and GMP (Good Manufacturing Processes) product standards and guidelines
* Maintains a clean and organized work area
* Will be required to rotate to various functions within the processing department
* Performs other duties as assigned
* Accountable to maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions
* Ability to meet required birds/minute.
* Must be willing and able to perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
* 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

Physical Requirements:
* Standing 8 - 10 hours per day
* Lift up-to 60 lbs
* Bending, stooping, twisting, and squatting.
* Repetitive hand intensive task, tight gripping, grasping, pinching, and pulling required.

Working Conditions:

* May work in damp and cold environment
* Seasonably hot and warm environment
* Work in Seasonal Outdoor conditions
* Work with loud and noisy machinery
* Work in dusty environment
* Work with chemical or Fumes
* Work around pungent odors
* Working with Live Animals

Minimum Qualifications

* No minimum education requirement
* No previous work experience required
* Must be at least eighteen (18) years old
* Must be eligible to work legally in the United States

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.