CBC Ovens Helper - General Labor 3rd Shift (2242)

Carl Buddig and Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Training and Development

Vacation & PTO

Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Carl Buddig and Company, based in Montgomery, IL, is seeking a General Labor/Packaging – Smokehouse Technician to produce and package cooked products while upholding our safety culture. This role requires strict adherence to GMP/HACCP/SQF guidelines and accurate record-keeping within a fast-paced smokehouse environment.

The ideal candidate will operate under safety protocols, maintain oven processes, and support cross-training.

Qualifications

• Experience in a smokehouse or similar manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and SQF standards.
• Capability to perform detailed product checks and record keeping.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to enforce safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement proper procedures for the Smokehouse department.
• Understand GMPs, HACCP and SQF guidelines.
• Maintain an accurate oven process rotation to support cross training.
• Perform oven washdown.
• Document HACCP checks via red zone.
• Perform product checks during shift (oven temperature, Powis graphs, pH monitoring, CCP1 lethality stage, and CCP2 temperature check).
• Perform direct observations during cooking cycle.
• Perform pre-flight oven checks before every smokehouse load.
• Complete Safety/SQF monthly training.
• Follow schedules to ensure all products are cooked and completed on time.
• Analyze situations and provide solutions that benefit the company.
• Maintain accurate smoking records and reports.
• Make decisions on production errors and deviations.
• Maintain a safe work environment, monitoring foot traffic and complying with forklift regulations.
• Perform monthly cooler deep cleans according to SSOP requirements.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

English literacy

Tools

GMP/HACCP/SQF

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Montgomery, IL 60538
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary: $19.00 per hour
• Category: Manufacture & Operations

About Us

Carl Buddig and Company is a respected name in the meat manufacturing industry with over 80 years of experience. Founded as a family‑owned business, we produce premium lunchmeats, ready‑to‑eat cooked meats under our Kingsford, LLC division, and snack meats from Old Wisconsin. We employ about 2,500 people across Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana and value teamwork, innovation, and community impact.

Position Summary

As a General Labor/Packaging – Smokehouse Technician you will produce and package cooked products for shipment, maintaining a safety‑minded attitude that supports our safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement proper procedures for the Smokehouse department.
• Understand GMP’s, HACCP and SQF guidelines.
• Maintain an accurate oven process rotation to ensure full cross training.
• Perform oven washdown.
• Document HACCP checks via red zone.
• Perform product checks during shift (oven temperature, Powis graphs, pH monitoring, CCP1 lethality stage, and CCP2 temperature check).
• Perform direct observations during cooking cycle.
• Perform pre‑flight oven checks before every smokehouse load.
• Complete Safety/SQF monthly training.
• Follow schedules to ensure all products are cooked and completed on time.
• Analyze situations and provide solutions that benefit the company.
• Maintain accurate smoking records and reports.
• Make decisions on production errors and deviations.
• Maintain a safe work environment, monitoring foot traffic and complying with forklift regulations.
• Perform monthly cooler deep cleans according to SSOP requirements.

Knowledge and Experience

• Professional communication with cross‑functional departments.
• Sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail.
• Strong oral and written communication with all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with rapidly changing priorities.
• Effective teamwork and productivity.
• English literacy – read and write in English.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less.
• Stand for 10 hours per day.
• Bend, stoop, and squat as needed.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Lift up to 35 pounds.
• Work 40 or more hours per week.
• Work mandatory overtime if necessary.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• High attention to detail (e.g., meat type/film/date).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Training and Development
• Vacation & PTO
• Referral Bonus Program
• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience in a smokehouse or similar manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and SQF standards.
• Capability to perform detailed product checks and record keeping.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to enforce safety practices.