Basket Room Crew Leader - 2nd Shift (2782) in South Holland, Illinois at Carl Buddig & Company

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 Basket Room Crew Lead Associate will effectively perform all of the required duties of the Basket Room Associate position in an accurate, thorough and safe manner as outlined per the Carl Buddig and Company job description. 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, or to the quality assurance department in order to initiate immediate action.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and understand the schedule by meat code and comply with product needed for orders on a timely manner
• Organize and distribute the job tasks needed on daily basis between all employees
• Comply with all HACCP trainings and requirements
• Be able to read and write product temperatures either manually or from computer readings
• With proper training be able to reset cooling units on the quantum’s up or down stairs and the change of damage probes when needed.
• Set your work schedule to start before time so you can get updated about occurrences of the day by the supervisor before you.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Ability to legally work in the United States is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand for 8-9 hours per day.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and squat as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to pull 2000-pound wheeled racks on a frequent basis.
• 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 adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less.
• Must be flexible and able to work as needed (4:00AM to Noon, 12PM to 8:00PM, or 8:00PM to 4:00AM-approximate times).
• Must be able to work in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Pay range for this position is $20.00 to $24.00 an hour depending on experience.

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.