General Labor- Meat Processor $18/hr. (785)

Carl Buddig & Company; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; 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 & Company is seeking a Utility Worker in South Holland, IL. You will perform duties across multiple areas of the cooking production line, handling materials, operating equipment, and ensuring food safety per USDA guidelines.

Requires High School diploma, 1-2 years' experience preferred, and the ability to stand long hours in cold production environments. This full-time role offers benefits and the hourly pay rate of $18.00.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of work experience preferred.
• Must be able to stand for 8-9 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Work in multiple areas of the cooking side of the production area including receiving, microwave room, grinding area, batching, mixing, scaling, spice room, stuffing, smokehouse, and Cook King.
• Safely unload and deliver materials from tractor trailers to designated areas and ensure the contents of the order are accurate.
• Remove the product from cardboard combos and place it into stainless steel combos.
• Place raw meat into the grinder and track and record meat production levels.
• Load dumper with proper meat products and spices.
• Execute the mixing process.
• Correctly move combos from designated rooms, record temperatures, and weigh products.
• Properly operate stuffer, grinder, and smokehouse machinery.
• Use high-pressure sprays to wash on all racks and combos.
• Maintain all work areas in a clean and sanitary manner.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: SH - CBC - South Holland, IL 60473

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Manufacture & Operations

Position Summary

The Utility Worker will effectively perform all the required duties of the Utility Worker position in an accurate, thorough, and safe manner as outlined per the Carl Buddig and Company job description. This position will work in multiple areas of the cooking side of the production area including receiving, microwave room, grinding area, batching, mixing, scaling, spice room, stuffing, smokehouse, and cooking. Employees are responsible for producing a safe and quality food product per USDA guidelines and are required to report all food safety related problems to their supervisor, manager, or to the quality assurance department in order to initiate immediate action.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in multiple areas of the cooking side of the production area including receiving, microwave room, grinding area, batching, mixing, scaling, spice room, stuffing, smokehouse, and Cook King.
• Safely unload and deliver materials from tractor trailers to designated areas and ensure the contents of the order are accurate.
• Remove the product from cardboard combos and place it into stainless steel combos.
• Place raw meat into the grinder and track and record meat production levels.
• Load dumper with proper meat products and spices.
• Execute the mixing process.
• Correctly move combos from designated rooms, record temperatures, and weigh products.
• Properly operate stuffer, grinder, and smokehouse machinery.
• Use high-pressure sprays to wash on all racks and combos.
• Maintain all work areas in a clean and sanitary manner.

Education & Experience

• The ability to legally work in the United States is required.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of work experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand for 8-9 hours per day.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and squat as needed for housekeeping responsibilities and other miscellaneous duties.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less.
• Must be able to work in a high-speed packaging environment.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work 40 or more hours per week.
• Must be flexible and able to work as needed, including overtime when necessary.

Pay Rate

$18.00 per hour.

Benefits

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