Associate IT Site Administrator

Responsible for providing level 1 end user and site IT support at a specific site or location within the organization and providing support remotely to other facilities when needed. Play an important role in support the Corporate IT teams with the implementation and promotion of policies, processes, and procedures.

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

1. Troubleshoots and resolves IT related problems reported by team members. Solves level 1 to moderately complex problems utilizing resources, pre-defined solutions, good judgment, and expertise.
2. Conducts hardware and software inventory management for the site.
3. Installs, configures, upgrades, repairs, and troubleshoots basic operating systems, software applications, and hardware components. Coordinates equipment replacement when necessary.
4. Efficiently oversees the IT service desk ticketing system, delivering excellent customer service through timely, courteous, and diligent responses and status updates on all service requests.
5. Provides technical support to end-users, addressing routine hardware and software issues promptly. Assists users in understanding and adhering to IT policies and best practices.
6. Ensures compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and IT security policies and procedures.
7. Ensures the security and integrity of data through data management practices and system updates.
8. Helps standardize and document solutions to IT issues. Ensures proper documentation for all IT systems, configurations, and procedures.
9. Prepares routine reports on IT activities and incidents as required.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 1+ years or relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
• Requires valid driver's license and a reliable source of transportation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Butterball Core Competencies

Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies:

• Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.
• Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.
• Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.
• Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen.
• Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Some experience with and basic knowledge of diverse types of computer hardware, operating systems, software applications, peripherals and components, networking protocols and communications
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create and maintain rapport with internal and external customers
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Good critical thinking, investigatory, and problem-solving abilities with the ability to troubleshoot, plan and prioritize daily tasks, and operate with limited remote support from the broader IT team
• Good business acumen with the ability to comprehend how IT influences various facets of the organization
• Working knowledge of best practices in end-user IT support
• Basic understanding of IT incident ticketing systems with the ability to handle and prioritize requests
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Suites (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), network protocols, systems security, and troubleshooting

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Associates or Bachelors in related field
• CompTIA A+ Certification
• Experience with ticketing systems such as SolarWinds Service Desk, ServiceNow, Zendesk, or Jira Service Management
• Experience with imaging and provisioning Windows Operating System on client devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets using tools like InTune, AutoPilot, ManageEngine, etc.

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

• This role requires regular on-site presence. The selected candidate must live within a commutable distance to our NC corporate and plant locations: Garner, NC; Goldsboro, NC; and Mount Olive, NC.
• Work will be performed in a variety of conditions including a climate-controlled office environment(s) and in a manufacturing plant environment with varying conditions, such as cold areas, wet areas, warm areas, chemicals, and other site conditions. 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.
• Occasional travel may be required.

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.