CBC Packer - 2nd shift (809)

Carl Buddig and Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; 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 in Illinois is seeking a packer associate to efficiently load and seal products on a fast-paced production line, while adhering to safety and food-safety standards. You will rotate across wet and dry areas, inspect for quality and foreign material, and help maintain packaging supplies.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and working 40+ hours per week.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with other packers and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Packers wear PPE as specified (plastic apron, sleeves, hair net, earplugs, gloves).
• Rotate among stations every 30 minutes.
• Inspect products for quality and signs of foreign material contamination.
• Stock packaging material dispensers with tubs, lids, labels, and boxes.
• Use a cart to transport packing materials to workstations.
• Support the team by performing other tasks when the line is not operating.
• Report issues to the operator, Lead or Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Job 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.

Position Summary

The packer associates efficiently pack products on a fast‑paced production line, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and identifying defects to maintain food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Packers are required to wear the designated personal protective equipment (PPE), which includes a plastic apron, plastic sleeves, a hair net, earplugs, and latex gloves.
• Packers will assume various roles within both the wet and dry areas, including sanitation, wet side rework, loader, catcher, wet side packer, dry side packer, palletizer, replenishing materials at individual workstations, Delkor box maker, leak and case checker.
• Packers will rotate among workstations every 30 minutes.
• It is essential to inspect products for quality and check for any signs of foreign material contamination.
• While working at individual stations, packers must ensure that packaging material dispensers are stocked with tubs, lids, labels, and boxes.
• Packers are responsible for using a cart to transport packing materials to their designated workstations.
• Packers are expected to support the team by performing other tasks as directed, particularly when the production line is not in operation.
• Report any issues to the operator, Lead or Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• The candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with other packers and work in a fast‑paced environment.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work in temperatures of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.
• Capacity to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work 40 or more hours per week.
• Capability to lift, push, pull, stoop, bend, crouch, turn, stand, and walk for over 8 hours each day.

Pay

Pay rate for this position is $18.00 per hour.

Benefits

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

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.