3rd Shift Sanitation Crew Lead (1355)

Job Details

Job Location: CBQ - South Holland, IL

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: 3rd

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.

Key Responsibilities:

* Implement proper procedures for the Sanitation department. * Create department schedules to ensure that all work is performed and completed in a timely fashion. * Perform all supervisory functions, take/recommend appropriate disciplinary action when warranted, and assign and direct daily tasks. * Ensure cleaning and sanitation of plant equipment and the environment thoroughly and safely. * Operate cleaning systems and equipment as trained and specified. * Ensure all Sanitation (Pre-Op) checks are performed at designated intervals. * Ensure accurate record-keeping of performed checks and are properly documented according to company policies and regulatory guidelines. * Maintain cooperative working relationships and communications with employees from all other departments. * Perform all other duties as assigned that are necessary, required, or directed by management. * Follow all required safe handling procedures for a chemical used; use SDS when necessary. * Properly dilutes/mixes chemicals following procedures carefully. * Use chemical test kits according to specifications; complete required paperwork on chemical test kits. * Use chemical test kits to check for appropriate concentration levels. * Ensure the use of required safety equipment and compliance of safety procedures. * Analyze situations to provide solutions that are in the best interest of the company. * Maintain accurate records and reports. * Utilize software functions to record accurate production, downtime, and/or rework information. * Ensure that employees are abiding by all CBQ, LLC., policies via the Employee Handbook, and are following safety, cleaning, and food safety protocols. * Maintain work area in a clean, organized, and sanitary manner. * Take responsibility for the work area assigned to ensure all equipment is properly clean and ready for the production of safe food products. * Report all food and safety-related issues to your Supervisor, Manager, or the Quality Assurance department to initiate immediate action. * Comply with all company policies and procedures. * Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

* Ability to legally work in the United States * Must be 18 years of age. * High School Diploma or GED Required. * 2+ years related work experience is preferred. * Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus

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Working Conditions:

* Must be able to work in temperatures below 40 degrees. * Varied temperature environment (hot/cold/humid). * Must be able to stand for 9-10 hours per day. * Must be flexible and able to work schedules. * Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. * Must be able to bend, stoop, and squat as needed for housekeeping responsibilities and other miscellaneous duties. * Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime when needed. * Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds. * Manufacturing plant environment with frequent standing for extended periods; walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds unassisted; bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, and climbing stairs and ladders; work area may be slippery and may have uneven surfaces, some above ground level elevated surfaces. * Must be able to work 40 or more hours per week, including weekends. * Must be able to work mandatory overtime if necessary. * Must be highly attentive to detail (i.e. meat type/film/date/equipment). * Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's). * Must be able to handle varying temperatures per department. * Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner. * Must be dependable, flexible, and come to work daily and cover for other shifts when needed. * Must be able to work a minimum 40 or more hours per week.

WHY BUDDIG? WHAT WE OFFER:

* Competitive Pay and Benefits among the best in the industry! * Medical (BCBS), Dental, Vision * Paid Time Off & Vacation Time * 401K, Training & Development * Opportunities for career growth with a variety of career paths * Education Reimbursement (Salaried and Hourly), We Invest in You! * Lucrative Employee Referral Bonus Program

Pay range for this position is $20 to $22/hour depending on experience. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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