1+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role and a Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent
* - OR - Two Year Degree/ Animal Science, Poultry, Biology, and Microbiology
Proficiency in use of word processing and spreadsheet software
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and their applications
Basic understanding and ability to use scientific rules and methods to solve problems
Ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
Demonstrated ability to perform on all test methods, SOP's and instrument calibrations to a level sufficient to perform all assigned work and to be able to train others
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.
This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the laboratory, manufacturing and farm environment.
The noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection.
Showering in and out of farm locations may be required.
This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy.