Job Title: General Labor - Meat Processor
Location: South Holland, IL
Pay Rate: Starting Rate $18.00 per hour, which includes a premium rate.

Are you looking to kickstart your career? Maybe you are rejoining the workforce or seeking a career change. Carl Buddig & Company is actively hiring and looking for motivated people who want to join our dedicated team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. #Buddig #HiringNow #JoinOurTeam

WHY BUDDIG? WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay and Benefits among the best in the industry!
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance Program
• Paid Time Off & Vacation Time
• #1546 Union Membership
• 401K, Training & Development
• Opportunities for career growth with a variety of career paths.
• Education Reimbursement (Salaried and Hourly), We Invest in You!
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

OUR COMPANY:

Carl Buddig & Company is the parent company of great-tasting Buddig lunchmeat, Old Wisconsin hardwood-smoked sausage brand snack products, and pre-cooked ribs and barbecue entrees under the Kingsford brand. Family-owned and operated since 1943, we have been feeding family traditions for over 75 years with the very best in taste, variety, and convenience.

For Carl Buddig & Company, family is at the heart of everything we do, and our idea of the family also extends to the two thousand-plus people we employ. We all share a commitment to upholding the quality of the Buddig products you know and love. A great job and a great future await you! #BuddigProud #BuddigCareers

JOB SUMMARY:

The General Labor - Meat Processor is 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.