Sanitation Crew Leader (780)

Carl Buddig and Company; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carl Buddig and Company is seeking a Sanitation Crew Leader to oversee sanitation processes and ensure food safety and quality. The role involves training new employees, conducting inspections, and collaborating with other team members in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and prefer 1-2 years of related experience. The position offers competitive pay, along with benefits including health insurance and a supportive work culture focused on growth and excellence.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Vacation & PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Potential discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related work experience preferred.
• Must be able to speak, write, and understand English; bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists to supervise daily sanitation activities to ensure food safety and quality.
• Must train new employees on the sanitation process.
• Performs daily pre-operational inspections to assure effectiveness.

Skills

Detail oriented

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of all sanitation processes / 7 steps of effective wet sanitation.
• Assists to supervise daily activities of the sanitation process to assure food safety and quality.
• Must be able to train new employees on the sanitation process.
• Sets up the workflow of the crew by providing supplies and PPE and also assures that the team is operating safely.
• Knowledge/conduct chemical mixing and titrations in a safe way to ensure effectiveness of the cleaning and sanitizing process.
• Observe/analyze the cleaning process on food and non-food contact areas to avoid cross contamination and provide solutions according to SSOPs and MSS.
• Performs daily pre-operational inspections to assure the effectiveness methods before/with QA associates.
• Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during sanitation activities.
• Perform monthly SQF/GMP/Safety trainings according to plant auditing programs.
• Establish an active role in plant sanitation improvements, work on special projects as assigned by the manager when not working with the team.
• Ensure that employees are abiding by all Carl Buddig and Company policies via Employee Handbook and Safety Manual.
• Sets the example by giving an outstanding performance.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Ability to legally work in the United States is required.
• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 1 -2 years related work experience is preferred.
• Able to speak/write/understand English; Bilingual is a plus.
• Detail oriented, able to follow written instructions and signs off on completion reports and must understand the importance of documentation and implications of falsification.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less (temperature may vary hot/cold/humid).
• Must be flexible and able to work as needed (Weekends/Holidays/Overtime).
• Must be able to work in a high-speed environment.
• Must be able to stand for 9-10 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 work independently with minimal supervision.
  
  

Pay range for this position is $20 to $22/hour depending on experience.

Benefits for this role include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Vacation & PTO, and Tuition Reimbursement. There is also a potential for a discretionary bonus this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

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)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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