OW Oven Operator - 2nd shift

Job Title: Oven Operator - Hiring Immediately! With Benefits!

Location: Montgomery, IL

Pay Rate: Start; $20.75/hour

In 90 days; $21.25/hour

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:

TheOWOven Operatoris responsible for effectively performing all the required duties of the position in an accurate, thorough, and safe manner. 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 and/or to the Quality Assurance department to initiate immediate action.

DEPARTMENT: OLD WISCONSIN (SAUSAGE)

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow the HACCP program including developing a working knowledge of the Critical Control Points and Critical Limits as they pertain to the food safety of our product.
• Starts, stops, and regulates temperature of ovens.
• Push/pull racks in and out of the smokehouses, review processing schedules, operate smoke generators.
• Cleans related equipment, including ovens
• Inspects cooked product for obvious deficiencies during cooking process
• Measures or weighs racks of product during and/or after cook cycles.
• Takes responsibility of the work area to produce a safe and quality food product.
• Reports all food safety related problems to your supervisor, manager, or to the quality assurance department to initiate immediate action.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHY BUDDIG? WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Pay and Benefitsamong the best in the industry!
• Medical (BCBS), Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off & Vacation Time
• 401K, Training & Development
• Opportunities for career growth with a variety ofcareer paths.
• Education Reimbursement (Salaried and Hourly), We Invest in You!
• Lucrative Employee Referral Bonus Program

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)