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 Food Production Associate is responsible for effectively performing all the required duties of the position accurately, thoroughly, and safely while following all HACCP and GMP procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Place meat products into the proper smokehouse.
• Maintain all required control, set points, and temperature per smokehouse.
• Correctly measure and place liquid smoke into the proper tank unit.
• Connect tank unit to correct smokehouse.
• Ensure Critical Control Points (CCPs) are met 
• Complete all necessary record keeping to include HACCP and tracking tickets.
• Verification of time and temperature as needed for HACCP documents.
• Communicate with packaging associates as needed to provide notification of the cook cycle ending.

Education & Experience:

• Must be HACCP certified.
• Must follow all HACCP and GMP procedures.
• Power rider experience required. 
• Self-starter capable of working on their own with limited supervision.
• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand on your feet for up to 8 -9 hours a day.
• Must be able to work in 30-degree temperatures for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must have good hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week and overtime if necessary. 
• Attention to detail.

Pay rate for this position is $19.00 per hour.

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