Home Based Shipping Associate Jobs in Gary, IN (NOW HIRING)

Job Location: Munster, IN 46321

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $68,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: 2nd

Job Category: Shipping/Receiving

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 Warehouse Supervisor is to ensure outbound and inbound shipments are accurate and free from damage, including inventory. Ensure team performs responsibilities set forth.

• Maintain a safe work environment through facility and personnel audits and enforcing safety guidelines.
• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for warehouse operations ensuring all employees are trained and following these procedures.
• Create shipping department schedules along with overtime modifications to ensure that all shipping functions are performed and completed in a timely fashion.
• Ensure daily operations follow GMP, SQF, and QA guidelines.
• React promptly to communicated QA issues.
• Monitor code dates of orders picked for outbound shipments ensuring OAD is used.
• Verify and monitor completion of responsibilities as outlined via the shipping department work schedule.
• Create and enforce self-inspection schedule to ensure self-auditing is completed.
• Analyze situations to provide solutions that are in the best interest of the company.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Delegate responsibilities to employees as needed.
• Maintain the required inventory of all shipping department supplies.
• Ensure that shipping department employees are performing job duties as outlined via the Shipping Associate and Crew Leader Job Descriptions.
• Ensure that employees are abiding by all Carl Buddig and Company policies via the Employee Handbook and Safety Manual.
• Train new and existing employees on the required job duties outlined via the Shipping Associate and Crew Leader Job Descriptions.
• Discuss employees that have breached company policy or are not meeting performance metrics as outlined via the Warehouse Associate and Crew Leader job descriptions with the Warehouse Manager and discipline accordingly.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Warehouse Manager.
• Maintain work in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Work closely with Warehouse Crew Leader to ensure day to day responsibilities are met.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Ability to legally work in the United States is required.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 1-2 years related work experience is preferred in a Supervisory role.
• ERP experience is strongly preferred.

• Must be able to stand for 8-9 hours per day.
• Must be able to work in temperatures of 34 degrees or less.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and squat as needed for miscellaneous duties.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds of force.
• 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 pass the Carl Buddig and Company Forklift Training and Evaluation Program on an annual basis.
• Must be flexible and able to work as needed to provide supervisory coverage.

Pay range for this position is $60,000 to $68,000 depending on experience.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• FSA
• HSA
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Vacation & PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement

There is also a potential for a discretionary bonus this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

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.