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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 Utility Worker will effectively perform all the required duties of the Utility Worker position in an accurate, thorough, and safe manner as outlined per the Carl Buddig and Company job description. This position will work in multiple areas of the cooking side of the production area including receiving, microwave room, grinding area, batching, mixing, scaling, spice room, stuffing, smokehouse, and cooking. 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: 

• Work in multiple areas of the cooking side of the production area including receiving, microwave room, grinding area, batching, mixing, scaling, spice room, stuffing, smokehouse, and Cook King.
• Safely unload and deliver materials from tractor trailers to designated areas and ensure the contents of the order are accurate to the order.
• Remove the product from cardboard combos and place it into stainless steel combos.
• Place raw meat into the grinder and track and record meat production levels.
• Load dumper with proper meat products and spices.
• Execute the mixing process.
• Correctly move combos from designated rooms, record temperatures, and weigh products.
• Properly operate stuffer, grinder, and smokehouse machinery.
• Use high-pressure sprays to wash on all racks and combos.
• Maintain all work areas in a clean and sanitary manner.

Education & Experience: 

• The ability to legally work in the United States is required.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of work experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand for 8-9 hours per day.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and squat as needed for housekeeping responsibilities and other miscellaneous duties.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less.
• Must be able to work in a high-speed packaging environment.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work 40 or more hours per week.
• Must be flexible and able to work as needed, this includes overtime when necessary.

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.