Sanitation Equipment Operator (Cleaning Machines) - 3rd shift

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 primary role of the Sanitation team is cleaning plant production equipment and facilities to meet food safety, customer quality, and worker safety requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Comply with food safety and quality assurance standards (GMP, HACCP, FSI, SQF, etc.).
• Maintain plant cleanliness to prepare plant to pass USDA/SQF and other sanitation audits.
• Sanitizing all surfaces nightly post clean for production runs.
• Interior infrastructure cleaning of production and non-production areas.
• Follow all Safety Guidelines and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); assists with identification and reporting of safety issues and areas and equipment requiring non-routine attention.
• Safety use required chemicals as indicated in the work instructions.
• Clean in a timely and efficient manner.
• Clean framework of machines, overhead rafters and pipe work, deep clean in specified areas, tear down and set up equipment and complete other assigned tasks as required on master sanitation schedule and following proper procedures to prevent equipment damage and to assure the equipment is cleaned properly.
• May operate equipment to maintain clean floors throughout the building and production areas removing dirt, and other debris.
• Verify effectiveness of cleaning.
• Participating in Pre-Operation inspections of the equipment after the clean.
• Attend training as required outside of work hours (coming in earlier or staying after your shift).
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility and common areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned including housekeeping and/or janitorial tasks including trash/waste removal, facility grounds keeping activities, etc.

Knowledge and Experience:

• H.S. Diploma or GED desirable but not required.
• Possess a sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail.
• Capable of communicating both orally and in writing with people at all organizational levels.
• Capable of managing a variety of tasks simultaneously with rapidly changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and effectively as part of a team.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less.
• Must be able to stand for more than 10 hours per day.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and squat as needed for housekeeping responsibilities and other miscellaneous duties.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime when needed.
• Manufacturing plant environment with frequent standing for extended periods of time; walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds unassisted; bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, and climbing stairs and ladders; work area may be slippery and may have uneven surfaces, some above ground level elevated surfaces.
• Varied temperature environment (hot/cold/humid).

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)