Team Leader Distribution (Ds)
About The Position
The Distribution/Raw Receiving Team Lead supports the supervisor in achieving departmental and organizational goals by providing direction, training, and hands-on assistance across daily operations. This role helps maintain efficient product flow by organizing materials, coordinating tasks, and working in any necessary area. The lead also supports onboarding new team members, reinforcing safety and quality standards, and carrying out additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or manager. 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!
Requirements
- 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 delegate and empower effectively and responsibly
- Self-directed with the ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as with groups
- Excellent organization, problem solving an facilitation skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, display adequate energy and stress tolerance
- Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to perform minimum of 50% of the jobs in the department at standard
- Ability to train, maintain and promote a safe work environment
- Read and understand HACCP along with FDA and OSHA requirements as needed
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or related
- Previous lead experience
- Previous experience working in a food manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Retrieve product from storage areas based on customer/production orders using a scanner and assist the supervisor in guiding and directing team members to meet departmental and company goals
- Organize, stage, and maintain materials, supplies, and inventory in Raw Receiving and Distribution areas
- Provide hands-on support in any area of Raw Receiving or Distribution as needed to ensure smooth operations
- Train, mentor, and onboard new team members, ensuring understanding of safety, quality, and productivity standards
- Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and escalate issues to the supervisor or manager as necessary
- Support the supervisor with planning daily workflows, assigning tasks, and ensuring efficient use of resources
- Enforce and promote compliance with safety, food safety, and company policies and procedures
- Assist with problem-solving and troubleshooting operational issues as they arise
- Perform additional duties or special projects as delegated by the supervisor or manager
- Must cross train in other areas
- Perform additional duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
