CBC Packer - 1st shift (800) in Montgomery, Illinois at Carl Buddig & Company

Position Title: CBC Packer - 1st shift (800)

Location: Montgomery - Montgomery, IL 60538

Salary: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Position type: Full Time

Job Shift: 1st

Overview

Description

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 packer associates efficiently packs products on a fast-paced production line, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and identifying defects to maintain food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:

Packers are required to wear the designated personal protective equipment (PPE), which includes a plastic apron, plastic sleeves, a hair net, earplugs, and latex gloves.

Packers will assume various roles within both the wet and dry areas. These roles include, but are not limited to, sanitation, wet side rework, loader, catcher, wet side packer, dry side packer, palletizer, replenishing materials at individual workstations, Delkor box maker, leak and case checker.

Packers will rotate among workstations every 30 minutes.

It is essential to inspect products for quality and check for any signs of foreign material contamination.

While working at individual stations, packers must ensure that packaging material dispensers are stocked with tubs, lids, labels, and boxes.

Packers are responsible for using a cart to transport packing materials to their designated workstations.

Additionally, packers are expected to support the team by performing other tasks as directed, particularly when the production line is not in operation.

Report any issues to the operator, Lead or Supervisor.

Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

The candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with other packers and work in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions:

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work in temperatures of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

Capacity to lift up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to work 40 or more hours per week.

Capability to lift, push, pull, stoop, bend, crouch, turn, stand, and walk for over 8 hours each day.

Pay rate for this position is $18.00 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.