Job Description

Job Location South Holland, IL 60473 Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Salary Range $19.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Job Shift 3rd Job Category Manufacture & Operations

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.

The Food Production Associate is responsible for effectively performing all the required duties of the position accurately, thoroughly, and safely while following all HACCP and GMP procedures.

• Place meat products into the proper smokehouse.
• Maintain all required control, set points, and temperature per smokehouse.
• Correctly measure and place liquid smoke into the proper tank unit.
• Connect tank unit to correct smokehouse.
• Ensure Critical Control Points (CCPs) are met
• Complete all necessary record keeping to include HACCP and tracking tickets.
• Verification of time and temperature as needed for HACCP documents.
• Communicate with packaging associates as needed to provide notification of the cook cycle ending.

• Must be HACCP certified.
• Must follow all HACCP and GMP procedures.
• Self-starter capable of working on their own with limited supervision.
• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English.
• Must be able to stand on your feet for up to 8 -9 hours a day.
• Must be able to work in 30-degree temperatures for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must have good hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week and overtime if necessary.
• Attention to detail.

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)