OW Oven Operator - 3rd shift

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

Location: Montgomery, IL

Pay Rate: Start; $21.50/hour

In 90 days; $22.00/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:

The Smokehouse Operators are responsible for cooking and chilling processes of all lunch meat products in the RAW Department. 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:

• At the beginning of the shift, the Smokehouse Operators will check to verify how many ovens are currently operational.
• Check Dampers located above the Smokehouses and programs prior to starting the ovens.
• Before the ovens have begun, the Smokehouse Operators will monitor the temperatures of the ovens during the cooking process.
• Check and monitor the following, during each smoke cycle, of each Smokehouse: verify the correct pressure settings on the smoke canisters, check the door seals for pin holes, visually check the motors and associated equipment, and monitor the process for any HACCP deviation. Contact the RAW Supervisor/Manager and Quality Assurance Supervisor/Manager immediately if a HACCP deviation occurs.
• Once the cooking process has been completed, the Smokehouse Operators retrieve the CCP1 document (that the Rack Cooler Material Handlers have started) to complete the remaining section of the CCP1 documentation process.
• The Smokehouse Operators and Oven Helper will pull the meat racks, one by one, from the smokehouse oven to the scale for a weight. The weight, temperature, and time will be documented.
• The Smokehouse Operators will then scan all the information into the Kiosk.
• Every Monday: each Smokehouse is given a full washdown and all oven probes are calibrated and documented.
• 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)