MAINTENANCE TEAM LEAD (ES REFRIGERATION)

Company: Butterball
Location: Mount Olive
Posted on: March 18, 2026

Job Description:

Maintenance lead position responsible for assisting the Supervisor with duties in the maintenance area while ensuring that job tasks, assignments, and safety are followed. The Lead will also be responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks and focused on training all maintenance personnel to support the daily goals. 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 •Follows direction of Maintenance Supervisor to assign and instruct personnel of daily maintenance duties. •Provide training to new hires for all shifts, providing feedback and assessments to supervision as needed. •Perform diagnostics to identify equipment problems and repair/build parts accordingly. •Follow designated schedule to perform routine preventive maintenance. •Inspect, diagnose, disassemble, repair, and replace electrical and other equipment components. •Disconnect/remove old equipment and install new equipment. •Weld equipment and parts using mig, tig, and stick methods. •Perform mill/lathe work as needed. •Perform plumbing work as needed. •Must have working knowledge with electrical 3ph 208 and 480 volts. •Complete paperwork accurately to ensure proper documentation is maintained in equipment and repairs. •Perform general housekeeping as it relates to performing and cleaning up after repairs. •Accountable to maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours •Follows all safety, USDA, and GMP policies and guidelines in additional to maintenance-specific guidelines. •Job assignments are subject to the supervisor’s discretion, and job duties may vary day-to-day depending on production needs. Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience) ·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. ·Basic math skills required. ·Basic computer skills required. ·Ability to take accurate measurements and maintain paperwork throughout shift. ·Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions & policies. ·Must be able to work in a team atmosphere Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ·Must be willing and able to perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. ·Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities •Some positions may require the ability to read, write, and/or speak English. 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. •May be required to lift more than 50 pounds •Operate hand-held and/or mechanical machinery 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. •Work with or around chemicals/fumes/pungent odors. •May work in damp, cold and/ or hot, warm environments, may require some outdoor work •May work with animal organs and animal feces. 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.

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