3rd Shift Sanitation (829)

About Us:

Carl Buddig and Company, a respected name in the meat manufacturing industry, boasts a legacy of over 80 years. Founded as a family-owned company, we have evolved into a leading producer of premium meat products, including renowned lunchmeats, ready-to-eat cooked meats under our Kingsford, LLC division, and savory snack meats from Old Wisconsin.

As a third-generation family business, our success is anchored in our commitment to quality, innovation, and community. With a workforce of 2,500 dedicated team members spread across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, we continue to expand, driven by a vision for excellence and a responsiveness to evolving consumer preferences.

At Carl Buddig and Company, we foster a culture centered around teamwork and innovation. We strive to create an environment that values creativity and collaboration, ensuring every team member is empowered to contribute to our collective goals.

Our dedication extends beyond our business operations. We actively support charitable initiatives and community organizations through direct contributions, volunteer work, and partnerships. We aim to make a positive impact and give back to the communities that have supported us over the years.

Join us at Carl Buddig and Company, where tradition meets innovation, and where our passion for quality meat products is matched by our commitment to our people and communities.

Position Summary:

The primary role of the Sanitation team is cleaning plant production equipment and facilities to meet food safety, customer quality, and worker safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Use of proper PPEs in accordance with the chemicals used including safety glasses, boots, wet suits, gloves, etc.
• Perform pre-cleaning inspection of plant equipment, and areas and report findings.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation of plant equipment, areas including walls, ceilings, overhead units, etc., and environment in a thorough and safe manner (cleaning may require equipment breakdown and assembly).
• Operate cleaning systems and equipment as trained and specified (including, but not limited to high pressure hoses, chemical dispensers, hand jacks, power walkers, scissor lifts, etc.).
• Ensure all Sanitation (Pre-Op) checks are performed at designated intervals.
• Ensure accurate record keeping of performed checks are properly documented according to company and regulatory regulations.
• Adhere to all current SOPs, GMPs, and quality requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility and common areas.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships and communications with employees from all departments.
• Perform all other duties as assigned that are necessary, required, or directed by management.
• Follow all required safe handling procedures for chemical used; use SDS when necessary.
• Properly dilutes/mixes chemicals following procedures carefully.
• Use chemical test kits according to specifications. Complete the required paperwork on chemical test kits.
• Use chemical test kits to check for appropriate concentration levels.
• Ensure the use of required safety equipment and compliance with safety procedures.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Must be dependable, flexible, and report to work as scheduled.
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 1 -2 years of related work experience is preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to stand for 9-10 hours per day.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and squat as needed for housekeeping responsibilities and other miscellaneous duties.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to work 40 or more hours per week including weekends.
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime if necessary.
• Must be highly attentive to detail (i.e. meat type/film/date/equipment).
• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Must be able to handle varying temperatures per department.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Must be dependable, and flexible and come to work daily and cover for other shifts when needed.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less.
• Must be flexible and able to work schedules.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Manufacturing plant environment with frequent standing for extended periods of time; walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds unassisted; bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, and climbing stairs and ladders; work area may be slippery and may have uneven surfaces, some above ground level elevated surfaces.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime when needed
• Varied temperature environment (hot/cold/humid).

WHY BUDDIG?  WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Pay and Benefits among the best in the industry!

• Medical (BCBS), Dental, Vision

• Paid Time Off & Vacation Time

• 401K, Training & Development

• Opportunities for career growth with a variety of career paths.

• Education Reimbursement (Salaried and Hourly), We Invest in You!

• Lucrative Employee Referral Bonus Program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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