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Processing Plant Cook Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Food Production - 2nd Shift

Clarksville, AR · On-site

$12.25 - $14.50/hr

... parts, ready-to-cook turkey products, and ready-to-eat turkey products, in preparation for ... Position requires working around processing plant equipment. Must be physically capable of working ...

... parts, ready-to-cook turkey products, and ready-to-eat turkey products, in preparation for ... Position requires working around processing plant equipment. Must be physically capable of working ...

Packaging - 2nd Shift (Ozark Facility)

Hartman, AR · On-site

$13.75 - $16.75/hr

... parts, ready-to-cook turkey products, and ready-to-eat turkey products, in preparation for ... Position requires working around processing plant equipment. Must be physically capable of working ...

Packaging - 2nd Shift (Ozark Facility)

Ratcliff, AR · On-site

$13.75 - $17/hr

... parts, ready-to-cook turkey products, and ready-to-eat turkey products, in preparation for ... Position requires working around processing plant equipment. Must be physically capable of working ...

... parts, ready-to-cook turkey products, and ready-to-eat turkey products, in preparation for ... Position requires working around processing plant equipment. Must be physically capable of working ...

Our state of the art processing plant provides fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, an expanded salad ... Operate cook chill kettles, mixers, blenders, and portioning equipment chill kettles, mixers ...

Packaging - 2nd Shift (Ozark Facility)

Lamar, AR · On-site

$13.75 - $16.75/hr

... parts, ready-to-cook turkey products, and ready-to-eat turkey products, in preparation for ... Position requires working around processing plant equipment. Must be physically capable of working ...

Packaging - 2nd Shift (Ozark Facility)

Mulberry, AR · On-site

$16 - $19.50/hr

... parts, ready-to-cook turkey products, and ready-to-eat turkey products, in preparation for ... Position requires working around processing plant equipment. Must be physically capable of working ...

Packaging - 2nd Shift (Ozark Facility)

Scranton, AR · On-site

$13.75 - $16.75/hr

... parts, ready-to-cook turkey products, and ready-to-eat turkey products, in preparation for ... Position requires working around processing plant equipment. Must be physically capable of working ...

Food Production - 2nd Shift

Clarksville, AR

$12.25 - $14.50/hr

... parts, ready-to-cook turkey products, and ready-to-eat turkey products, in preparation for ... Position requires working around processing plant equipment. Must be physically capable of working ...

Packaging - 2nd Shift (Ozark Facility)

Cecil, AR · On-site

$15 - $18.25/hr

... parts, ready-to-cook turkey products, and ready-to-eat turkey products, in preparation for ... Position requires working around processing plant equipment. Must be physically capable of working ...

Food Production - 2nd Shift

Lamar, AR · On-site

$12.25 - $14.50/hr

... parts, ready-to-cook turkey products, and ready-to-eat turkey products, in preparation for ... Position requires working around processing plant equipment. Must be physically capable of working ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for processing plant cook in the United States is $31.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.92 and $37.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Packaging - 2nd Shift (Ozark Facility)

Coal Hill, AR • On-site

Butterball
Food and Beverage Wholesalers • 5 - 10K employees

$15 - $18.25/hr

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6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

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Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for performing numerous repetitive tasks, manual and/or machine-assisted, to produce whole turkey products, turkey parts, ready-to-cook turkey products, and ready-to-eat turkey products, in preparation for secondary and further processing.

Key Responsibilities

Perform varying manual, repetitive tasks to process meat from the turkeys.

Perform repetitive tasks with the assistance of tools, such as knives, scissors, vibrating tools, etc.

Ensure product safety and product defense in the plant.

Inspect the birds to ensure maximum quality and food safety.

Follows all GMP and HACCP procedures that relate to product safety with the facility.

Supports all Food Safety initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

High School Diploma or related preferred

Entry level does not require previous experience in a Production role

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Self-directed with the ability to work independently as well as with groups.

Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.

Ability to train, maintain and promote a safe work environment.

Read and understand HACCP along with FDA and OSHA requirements as needed.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Previous experience working in a food manufacturing environment

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.


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About Butterball

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Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices. We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company's measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success

Industry

Food and beverage wholesalers

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Garner, NC, US

Year founded

1954

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