2nd Shift- Material Handler $19.00 (784) at CARL BUDDIG GROUP

South Holland, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Experience, Food Safety, Hand-Eye Coordination, Fast-Paced Environment, Housekeeping Responsibilities, Lifting Heavy Objects, Good Manufacturing Practices, Scanning Products, Auditing Processes, Maintaining Cleanliness, Safety Compliance, Teamwork, Organizational Skills, Inventory Management, Temperature Management, Flexibility

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Job Details Job Location: SH - CBC - South Holland, IL 60473 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 Hourly Job 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. 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: To effectively perform all of the required duties of the Packaging Material Handler position in an accurate, thorough and safe manner as outlined per the Carl Buddig and Company job description. 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: Wet Side Material Handler: Using hand-held scanner, locate correct product- using oldest product first, and then scan the basket ticket to the appropriate line Reweigh meat baskets and place back into cooler as needed. Complete necessary audit on all rework vats. Wrap and properly secure rework vats once auditing process is complete. Ensure correct rotation of baskets throughout day to reduce packaging line down time and increase overall production. Maintain work area in a clean and sanitary manner. Maintain a safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic: following standards and procedures: complying with legal regulations per all forklift operations. Accomplish warehousing and organizational mission by completed related results as needed. Complete necessary forklift maintenance and associated reports to ensure maximum forklift performance and overall plant safety. Dry Side Material Handler: Deliver supply of boxes and empty pallets to packaging area as needed. Remove full pallets from packaging lines when completed. Using hand-held scanner, scan the case label and then follow the prompts to enter correct pallet count and produce pallet license plate. Affix plate and move finished pallet to the wrapper. Place license plate on pallet once scanning process is complete. Deliver pallets to shipping area with the use of forklift. Remove excess inventory of boxes and pallets as needed. Maintain work area in a clean and sanitary manner. Maintain a safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic: following standards and procedures: complying with legal regulations per all forklift operations. Accomplish warehousing and organizational mission by completed related results as needed. Complete necessary forklift maintenance and associated reports to ensure maximum forklift performance and overall plant safety. Qualifications Education & Experience: Experience: Ability to legally work in the United States is required. High School Diploma/GED preferred. 2+ years related work experience is preferred. Skills & Abilities: Must have forklift experience. Must be able to stand for 8-9 hours per day. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to bend, stoop and squat as needed for housekeeping responsibilities and other miscellaneous duties. Must be able to lift up to lift up to 100 pounds. Must be able to work 40 or more hours per week. Must be able to work mandatory overtime if necessary. Must have good hand/eye coordination. Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s). Must pass the Carl Buddig and Company Forklift Training and Evaluation on an annual basis. Working Conditions: Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less. Must be flexible and able to work as needed (currently two shifts). Must be able to work in a high speed packaging environment.

Responsibilities

The Material Handler is responsible for accurately handling packaging materials and ensuring the safe production of food products according to USDA guidelines. Key tasks include using scanners for inventory management, maintaining cleanliness, and operating forklifts safely.