OW Packer - 1st shift

Job Title: 1^stShift Line Packer (Packaging) - Hiring Immediately!

Location: Montgomery, IL

Pay Rate: Start; $18.00/hour

In 90 days; $18.25/hour

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:

As aLine Packer (Packaging)for Carl Buddig & Company you will be responsible for producing product by preparing and packaging cooked product for shipment with a safety - minded attitude that maintains and enhances a safety culture for the benefit of the Company and its employees.The OW Line Packer is responsible for De-clipping, Loading, Inspecting, Packing, Palletizing and Rework of the Ready to Eat Deli Sticks and Summer Sausage Products in the OW RTE area.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

De-clipper Responsibility:

• Take the summer sausage from the meat racks, one metal meat stick at a time, and transfer to the loading table.
• Once the loading table is full, the de-clippers will pick up the summer sausage and insert each end into de-clipper machine.
• Will remove the center clips and string from the summer sausage utilizing the cutter from the de-clipper machine.
• The de-clipper will place the completed product into the inspection table, to be transferred to a clean empty V-Mag when ready.
• Once the de-clippers have filled the V-Mag with product, they will cover the V-Mag with plastic and wheel over to the appropriate line for further processing.

Loaders:

• Will take the product from the hopper and check for clips and verify correct size, depending on the product type being ran. The Loaders will then load the product one by one into the pockets on the line. If the product size is too small, the product is rendered inedible. If the product size is too big, it will be placed for regrinding.

Inspectors:

• Once the products are sealed and have reached the end of the conveyor belt the Inspectors on the line will perform the following inspection which includes the following:
  
  
  
  • No wrinkles (anywhere in the film or seal)
  • No open seals
  • No meat in the seal
  • No crooked labels
  • Verify proper label standards
  
  
  
  

Needs to show:

• Product expiration date
• Correct name on the label/product

If products do not meet the packaging requirements, then the product is placed in a yellow rework bins.

Packers:

• After the inspection is complete, the Packers will count the appropriate amount of product per specification and place the product into the designated boxes.
• The Packer arranges the product in the box according to product codes and specifications.
• The Packers will then feed the box down the line to be automatically taped and apply the label.

Palletizer:

• Once sealed, the Palletizer at the end of the line will ensure the label is secure on to the box and taped correctly, then the Palletizer will remove the boxes from the line and onto the pallet.

Rework:

• The rework table employees will rework product, as necessary, following product type requirements and specifications.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less and be able to lift up to 35 pounds for 30 minutes at a time.
• Must be flexible and able to work as needed.
• Must be willing to work within the two businesses (OW and CBC).
• Must be able to work in a high-speed packaging environment and be able to stand for up to 8 - 10 hours per day.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination and 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 able to work 40 or more hours per week and work mandatory overtime if necessary, including weekends.
• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).

WHY BUDDIG? WHAT WE OFFER:

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

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)