3rd Shift Smokehouse

Job Title: Food Production Associate - 3rd Shift Smokehouse

Location: South Holland, IL

Shift: 3rd Shift 10:00 PM- 6:30 AM (Ability to start as early as 8:00 PM)

Pay Rate: Start: $19.00 per hour

WHY BUDDIG? WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay and Benefits among the best in the industry!
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance Program
• Paid Time Off & Vacation Time
• #1546 Union Membership
• 401K, Training & Development
• Opportunities for career growth with a variety of career paths.
• Education Reimbursement (Salaried and Hourly), We Invest in You!
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

OUR COMPANY:

Carl Buddig & Company is the parent company of great-tasting Buddig lunchmeat, Old Wisconsin hardwood-smoked sausage brand snack products, and pre-cooked ribs and barbecue entrees under the Kingsford brand. Family-owned and operated since 1943, we have been feeding family traditions for over 75 years with the very best in taste, variety, and convenience.

For Carl Buddig & Company, family is at the heart of everything we do, and our idea of the family also extends to the two thousand-plus people we employ. We all share a commitment to upholding the quality of the Buddig products you know and love. A great job and a great future await you! #BuddigProud #BuddigCareers

JOB SUMMARY:

The Food Production Associate is responsible for effectively performing all the required duties of the position accurately, thoroughly, and safely while following all HACCP and GMP procedures.

• Place meat products into the proper smokehouse.
• Maintain all required control, set points, and temperature per smokehouse.
• Correctly measure and place liquid smoke into the proper tank unit.
• Connect tank unit to correct smokehouse.
• Ensure Critical Control Points (CCPs) are met
• Complete all necessary record keeping to include HACCP and tracking tickets.
• Verification of time and temperature as needed for HACCP documents.
• Communicate with packaging associates as needed to provide notification of the cook cycle ending.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be HACCP certified.
• Must follow all HACCP and GMP procedures.
• Self-starter capable of working on their own with limited supervision.
• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English.
• Must be able to stand on your feet for up to 8 -9 hours a day.
• Must be able to work in 30-degree temperatures for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must have good hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week and overtime if necessary.
• Attention to detail.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities