1st Shift Process Monitor

Production Quality Assurance Monitor

Monitors direct or indirect processes in the production line, ensuring products are correctly packed, labeled, and prepared for shipment. Troubleshoots any issues to ensure production maintains high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Escalates deviations from product specifications in a timely manner.

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

Ensures all products meet company quality standards. Inspects items for defects, inconsistencies, packaging errors, etc.

Monitors quality indicators and works closely with quality assurance to maintain compliance and product specifications and standards.

Identifies and quickly resolves any issues in the process, including machinery breakdowns, material shortages, or process inefficiencies.

Ensures all processes comply with all quality specifications. Monitors adherence to safety protocols and reports any potential issues.

Maintains records of daily activities, performance metrics, and any issues that arise.

Works closely across multiple teams to maintain process continuity and ensure seamless operations with timely product delivery.

Monitors various processes tracking, collecting data, and/or documenting as needed. Provides reports to inform opportunities.

Works closely with quality assurance teams to monitor for and document process deviations for official reporting.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

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

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of production machinery and/or processes

Good learning agility

Organization, time-management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills with the ability to ensure timeliness of all quality checks

Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain quality and 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

Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in manufacturing or production environment, preferably in process control

Some positions may require the ability to read, write or speak English. Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. 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.

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.