CBC Ovens Helper - General Labor (2242)

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:

As a General Labor/Packaging for Carl Buddig & Company you will be responsible for producing product by preparing and packaging cooked product for shipment with a safety –minded attitude that maintains and enhances a safety culture for the benefit of the Company and its employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement proper procedures for the Smokehouse department.
• Requires understanding of GMP’s, HACCP and SQF guidelines.
• Maintain an accurate operator oven process rotation to ensure full cross training is maintained. 
• Perform oven washdown
• Document HACCP checks via red zone
• Perform product checks during shift. (Oven temperature check, Powis graphs, pH Monitoring CCP1, temperature check for CCP2 Lethality stage.)
• Perform direct observations during cooking cycle.
• Perform pre-flight oven checks before every smokehouse load.
• Complete Safety/SQF monthly training.
• Follow schedules to ensure that all products are cooked and completed in a timely fashion.
• Analyze situations to provide solutions that are in the best interest of the company.
• Maintain accurate smoking records and reports.
• Make decisions pertaining to production errors and deviations.
• Maintain a safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic: following standards and procedures: complying with legal regulations per all forklift operations.
• Perform monthly cooler deep cleans based on the SSOP requirements. 

​​​​​​​Knowledge and Experience:

• Able to professionally communicate with cross-functional departments.
• Possess a sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail.
• Capable of communicating both orally and in writing with people at all organizational levels.
• Capable of managing a variety of tasks simultaneously with rapidly changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to read and write in English

​​​​​​​Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less.
• Must be able to stand for 10 hours per day.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and squat as needed for housekeeping responsibilities and other miscellaneous duties.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to work 40 or more hours per week.
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime if necessary.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination.
• Must be highly attentive to detail (i.e. meat type/film/date).​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Pay rate for this position is $19.00 per hour.

Benefits for this role include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Training and Development, Vacation & PTO, Referral Bonus Program, and Tuition Reimbursement. 

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions Statement 

Carl Buddig and Company does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, performance evaluations, discipline, or termination. All employment decisions are made by trained HR professionals and company leaders to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act.

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