OW Packer - 1st shift (802)

Carl Buddig and Company; Illinois; 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 and Company in Montgomery, IL is seeking a full-time OW Packer to coordinate workloads, support the team, monitor issues, and ensure product quality meets customer requirements. The role emphasizes proper packaging processes, adherence to GMPs, HACCP, and SQF guidelines, and accurate labeling, loading, and palletizing practices.

Applicants should read and write in English, demonstrate teamwork, and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Able to professionally communicate with cross-functional departments.
• Possess a sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail.
• Capable of managing a variety of tasks simultaneously with rapidly changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to read and write in English.

Responsibilities

• General labor employee will need to implement proper procedures for the packaging department.
• Ensures a complete understanding of GMPs, HACCP, and SQF guidelines.
• Ensures they know and understand the process for de-clipped summer product at the de-clipping stations.
• Know and understand the process for inspecting summer products for defects after the de-clipping station.
• Know and understand the process to load meat product into film pockets.
• Employee will ensure they know and understand the process to inspect package integrity at the inspection table.
• Know and understand the process of packaging the product into boxes, following the packaging counts and format.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process of palletizing, following the pallet pattern per product.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process of reviewing product labels.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process to load product onto the cutting equipment, based on product size and species.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process of labeling food contact containers accordingly based on the proper product ID.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process of covering products properly to prevent cross-contamination.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process to stage product containers, follow proper lot numbers, and species.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process to load stick product by counts or weight into film pockets.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process of inspecting stick packages at the inspection table.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process to package stick packages following the packaging format.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process to palletize, following the stick pallet pattern.
• General labor employees will need to be familiar with and understand the process of stocking PPE in designated areas.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process to perform product checks during production runs to ensure proper package integrity and quality specs are followed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

Job Details

Location: Montgomery, IL 60538. Position: Full Time. Salary: $18.00 - $18.00 hourly. Shift: 1st.

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.

Position Summary

The OW Packer will effectively coordinate their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitors any issues, and ensures product is developed successfully, and quality standards are met to meet the requirements of the customer.

Key Responsibilities

• General labor employee will need to implement proper procedures for the packaging department.
• Ensures a complete understanding of GMPs, HACCP, and SQF guidelines.
• Ensures they know and understand the process for de‑clipped summer product at the de‑clipping stations.
• Know and understand the process for inspecting summer products for defects after the de‑clipping station.
• Know and understand the process to load meat product into film pockets.
• Employee will ensure they know and understand the process to inspect package integrity at the inspection table.
• Know and understand the process of packaging the product into boxes, following the packaging counts and format.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process of palletizing, following the pallet pattern per product.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process of reviewing product labels.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process to load product onto the cutting equipment, based on product size and species.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process of labeling food contact containers accordingly based on the proper product ID.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process of covering products properly to prevent cross‑contamination.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process to stage product containers, follow proper lot numbers, and species.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process to load stick product by counts or weight into film pockets.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process of inspecting stick packages at the inspection table.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process to package stick packages following the packaging format.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process to palletize, following the stick pallet pattern.
• General labor employees will need to be familiar with and understand the process of stocking PPE in designated areas.
• General labor employees will need to ensure they know and understand the process to perform product checks during production runs to ensure proper package integrity and quality specs are followed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Able to professionally communicate with cross‑functional departments.
• Possess a sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail.
• Capable of managing a variety of tasks simultaneously with rapidly changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to read and write in English.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work 40 or more hours per week.
• Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less.
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime if necessary.
• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Must be able to stand for 10 hours per day.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and squat as needed for housekeeping responsibilities and other miscellaneous duties.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination.
• Must be highly attentive to detail (i.e., meat type/film/date).

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 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.