Material Handler - 1st shift

Carl Buddig & Company; Montgomery, City of Rochester (AL, IL, NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected leader in the meat manufacturing industry as a Material Handler/Forklift Driver. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our packaging lines. You will work in a dynamic environment, responsible for delivering meat products while adhering to strict USDA guidelines. We value teamwork and innovation, providing a supportive culture where every team member contributes to our success. With competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, and opportunities for career growth, this position offers a chance to thrive in a rewarding industry. If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K

Training & Development

Education Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the US.
• Prior experience operating a Stand-up Forklift preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform material handling and forklift operations safely and accurately.
• Ensure compliance with USDA guidelines for food safety.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Food Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Details

Montgomery - Montgomery, IL Full Time Job Location Position Type

$19.00 - $19.00 Hourly 1st Manufacture & Operations Salary Range Job Shift Job Category

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.

Position Summary:

The Material Handler/Forklift Driver is responsible for effectively performing all of the required duties of the position in an accurate, thorough, and safe manner. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Material Handler/Forklift Driver is responsible for effectively performing all of the required duties of the position in an accurate, thorough, and safe manner.
• 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.
• Scan and deliver meat baskets to all packaging lines with the use of a forklift.
• Reweigh meat baskets and place back into cooler as needed.
• Complete necessary audit of all rework vats.
• Wrap and properly secure rework vats once auditing process is complete.
• Ensure correct rotation of baskets.
• Maintain work area in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Maintain a safe work environment by monitoring foot traffic, following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations per all forklift operations.
• Complete necessary forklift maintenance and associated reports to ensure maximum forklift performance and overall plant safety.
• Deliver supply boxes and empty pallets to packaging area as needed.
• Remove full pallets from packaging lines when completed.
• Scan and wrap completed pallets.
• Place license plate on pallet once scanning process is complete.
• Deliver pallets to shipping area with the use of a forklift.
• Remove excess inventory of boxes and pallets as needed.
• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Other duties may be assigned on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to legally work in the United States.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Prior experience operating a Stand-up Forklift preferred.
• Two or more years of related work experience is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less.
• 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 have good hand and eye coordination.
• Must be able to work in a high-speed packaging environment.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 or more hours per week.
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime, if necessary, including weekends.
• Must be flexible and able to work as needed.

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

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)