CBC Machine Operator - 1st Shift (812) at Carl Buddig & Company – Montgomery, Illinois

Job Title: 1st Shift CBC Machine Operator – Hiring Immediately!
Location: Montgomery, IL
Pay Rate: Start; $20.50/hour
In 90 days; $21.00/hour

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 Machine Operator is to effectively coordinate their workloads, provide support to ensure the team delivers, monitor any issues, and ensure the product is developed successfully and quality standards are met to meet the customer's requirements.

DEPARTMENT: CARL BUDDIG (LUNCHMEAT)

Key Responsibilities:

• Implements proper procedures for the Packaging department.
• Requires understanding of GMP’s, HACCP, and SQF guidelines.
• Follows proper Craft sheets according to the packaging assigned by scheduling.
• Maintain an accurate operator line rotation to ensure full cross-training is maintained.
• Document packaging checks via red zone for record keeping as well as LSW.
• Perform product checks during shift. (Perfect package checks)
• Perform direct observations during production.
• Is familiar with and understands:
  • Multivac equipment.
  • case sealing equipment.
  • Tiromat equipment.
  • Hitachi code dating equipment.
  • YX traversing code, dating systems, and equipment.
  • De-clipping equipment.
  • Cut Down equipment.
• Conduct Safety/SQF monthly training.
• Add/Create packaging department schedules to ensure that all products are packed and completed in a timely fashion.
• Perform all supervisory functions during the absence of a supervisor.
• Participate as a witness in the corrective action process.
• Analyze situations to provide solutions that are in the best interest of the company.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Monitor Packaging department employees’ progress on assigned tasks.
• Make decisions pertaining to production errors and deviations.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of rework and packaging material and update spreadsheets as needed.
• Participate in the monthly inventory process.
• Maintain a safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic, following standards and procedures, and complying with legal regulations for all forklift operations.
• Evaluate daily overhead to ensure that we have accurate staffing.
• Assign and provide directions on the daily tasks to other processing department employees.
• Ensure that employees are abiding by all Carl Buddig and Company policies via the Employee Handbook and Safety Manual.
• Train new and existing employees in the required job duties.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Manager and/or Supervisor.
• Maintain work area in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Able to conduct performance reviews of employees as needed.
• Must be able to use a check weigh scale.
• Must conduct data entry in Knowledge mine/Redzone (quality checks, OEE Tracking, packaging pallet entries, etc.)
• Document inedible tracking.
• Create OPL, Center lines, and SOPs as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Able to professionally communicate with cross-functional departments.
• Possess a sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail.
• Capable of communicating both orally and in writing with people at all organizational levels.
• Capable of managing a variety of tasks simultaneously with rapidly changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to read and write in English. Must be able to update Spreadsheets and send end-of-shift pass-downs via email.
• P.I.T/forklift certified.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less.
• Must be able to stand for 10 hours per day.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and squat as needed for housekeeping responsibilities and other miscellaneous duties.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• 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 be highly attentive to detail (i.e., meat type/film/date).
• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Pay rate for this position is $20.50 per hour.

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.