General Labor- Meat Processor $18/hr.

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

The General Labor - Meat Processoris responsible for effectively performing all the required duties of the position in an accurate, thorough, and safe manner while working in multiple areas of the cooking side of the production area including receiving, microwave room, grinding area, batching, mixing, scaling, spice room, stuffing, smokehouse, and cooking.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in multiple areas of the cooking side of the production area including receiving, microwave room, grinding area, batching, mixing, scaling, spice room, stuffing, smokehouse, and Cook King.
• Safely unload and deliver materials from tractor trailers to designated areas and ensure the contents of the order are accurate to the order.
• Remove the product from cardboard combos and place it into stainless steel combos.
• Place raw meat into the grinder and track and record meat production levels.
• Load dumper with proper meat products and spices.
• Execute the mixing process.
• Correctly move combos from designated rooms, record temperatures, and weigh products.
• Properly operate stuffer, grinder, and smokehouse machinery.
• Use high-pressure sprays to wash on all racks and combos.
• Maintain all work areas in a clean and sanitary manner.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ability to legally work in the United States is required.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of work experience preferred.
• Must be able to stand for 8-9 hours per day.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and squat as needed for housekeeping responsibilities and other miscellaneous duties.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less.
• Must be able to work in a high-speed packaging environment.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work 40 or more hours per week.
• Must be flexible and able to work as needed, this includes overtime when necessary.

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)