Packaging & Smokehouse General Labor | Full-Time

Carl Buddig & Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 39,520 - 47,500; 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 General Labor/Packaging associate in Montgomery, IL to produce and package cooked products with a strong safety focus. You will prepare products, follow rigorous procedures, and ensure timely completion of each batch.

The role requires adherence to GMP/HACCP/SQF standards, ability to communicate across teams, and the stamina to work in a fast-paced environment while supporting cross-training and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must read and write in English.
• GMP, HACCP and SQF knowledge is required.
• Ability to communicate with cross-functional teams.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Implement procedures for the Smokehouse department.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and SQF guidelines.
• Maintain oven process rotation for cross-training.
• Perform oven washdown and HACCP checks.
• Record HACCP checks and smoking records.
• Monitor oven temps and CCPs during cooking cycles.
• Conduct pre-flight oven checks and monthly safety training.
• Follow schedules to ensure timely production completion.
• Provide solutions that benefit the company and maintain safety.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Reading & writing in English

Multitasking with changing priorities

Team collaboration

Safety culture awareness

Job description

Carl Buddig & Company is seeking a General Labor/Packaging associate in Montgomery, IL to produce and package cooked products with a strong safety focus. You will prepare products, follow rigorous procedures, and ensure timely completion of each batch.

The role requires adherence to GMP/HACCP/SQF standards, ability to communicate across teams, and the stamina to work in a fast-paced environment while supporting cross-training and continuous improvement.