OW Oven Operator - 1st shift (821)

Job Title:   Oven Operator – Hiring Immediately! With Benefits!
Location:   Montgomery, IL
Pay Rate:   Start; $20.75/hour
                   In 90 days; $21.25/hour

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 OW Oven Operator is responsible for effectively performing all the required duties of the position in an accurate, thorough, and safe manner. Employees are responsible for producing a safe and quality food product per USDA guidelines and are required to report all food safety related problems to their Supervisor/Manager and/or to the Quality Assurance department to initiate immediate action.

DEPARTMENT: OLD WISCONSIN (SAUSAGE)

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow the HACCP program including developing a working knowledge of the Critical Control Points and Critical Limits as they pertain to the food safety of our product.
• Starts, stops, and regulates temperature of ovens.
• Push/pull racks in and out of the smokehouses, review processing schedules, operate smoke generators.
• Cleans related equipment, including ovens
• Inspects cooked product for obvious deficiencies during cooking process
• Measures or weighs racks of product during and/or after cook cycles.
• Takes responsibility of the work area to produce a safe and quality food product.
• Reports all food safety related problems to your supervisor, manager, or to the quality assurance department to initiate immediate action.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Experience with Microsoft office (word, excel, power point, outlook).
• 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
   

Working Conditions: 

• 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 60 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).
• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).

Pay rate for this position is $20.75 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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