Job Description

Job Location South Holland, IL 60473 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $17.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Job Shift Any 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.

As a General Labor for Carl Buddig & Company, you will be responsible for preparing/packaging fresh and frozen meat products 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:

• Pack fresh and frozen meat products.

• Required to work in cold temperatures 40

• Must be able to stand for 8-9 hours per day.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be able to work overtime and weekends, if/when necessary.

• Ability to effectively follow work instructions.

• Assist in changeovers as needed.

• Ensure conformance to specifications.

• Able to read and understand written instructions.

• Ability to perform frequent lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check

• Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies.

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing results as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

WHY BUDDIG? WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Pay and Benefits among the best in the industry!

• Medical (BCBS), Dental, Vision

• Paid Time Off & Vacation Time

• 401K, Training & Development

• Opportunities for career growth with a variety of career paths.

• Education Reimbursement (Salaried and Hourly

), We Invest in You!

• Lucrative Employee Referral Bonus Program

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)

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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