PROCESS CONTROLLER RTC (DS)

Butterball•Mount Olive, NC

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Controller assures that facility processes are defined, measured, and in control with respect to actual performance, with the goal of improving process economics. The role helps ensure that products, processes, and work areas meet quality specifications and comply with USDA, GMP, safety, and food safety requirements. It monitors and documents quality indicators and process performance, works across teams to maintain process continuity, and supports timely product delivery. The position also helps identify process issues and improvement opportunities, supports investigations and pre-operational checks, and trains or retrains team members as needed. The work is performed in a food processing plant and may involve extended hours, wet conditions, processing equipment, coolers, and required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to use basic math and typing skills.
Willingness to work overtime and flexible shifts as required.
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.
Working knowledge of production machinery and/or processes.
Good learning agility.
Organization, time-management, prioritization, and multitasking skills, with the ability to complete quality checks on time.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve routine problems and equipment or process issues using established standards.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
Good communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to interact effectively across multiple teams.
Ability to be flexible and resourceful in response to changing priorities and needs.
Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Ability to stand for eight hours a day or more; lift, carry, push, or pull up to and including 50 pounds or more; reach overhead with up to and including 25 pounds; work at heights; grip, grasp, and twist using wrists, hands, and fingers; bend and stoop for short periods; work below knee level for short periods; and work above shoulder level for short periods.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Physically capable of working extended hours if needed, in a wet environment, standing for long periods, and operating processing equipment.
Able to wear and work in personal protective equipment in the manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in process control.

Responsibilities

Ensure products, processes, and areas comply with quality specifications; inspect items and equipment for defects, inconsistencies, cleanliness, and packaging errors.
Follow and help ensure compliance with USDA, GMP, safety, and food safety procedures, standards, and guidelines.
Monitor quality indicators and work with the quality assurance team to maintain and document processes for compliance with product specifications and standards, including chemical testing, titration, and monitoring inbound and outbound shipments and trailers as needed.
Coordinate across teams to maintain process continuity and support timely product delivery.
Identify and resolve process issues, including machinery breakdowns, material shortages, and process inefficiencies.
Maintain daily records of activities, performance metrics, and issues.
Track, collect, and document process data, including microbial findings and lab scores, and provide reports identifying opportunities.
Assist with the Pre-Op process.
Initiate and assist with foreign material investigations.
Provide input on process improvements.
Train or retrain hourly team members, Process Controllers, and QA Technicians as needed, including during development of new processes.
Cross-train in other areas.
Perform additional duties as assigned.