Non-Union Quality Assurance Technician (1st Shift Floater - 4:45am-3:00pm) (1726)

Non-Union Quality Assurance Technician (1st Shift Floater - 4:45am-3:00pm) (1726)

Job Details
Job Location: CBQ - South Holland, IL

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: 1st

Description

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:

This position is responsible for inspection, review and ensuring compliance of product specifications during production operations of all products and areas including but not limited to meat, labeling, weights and packaging labeling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Check product against specifications during production process which includes product labels, packaging weights and product ingredients in all departments
• In the event the incumbent is needed to provide coverage on 2 nd shift, he/she will provide coverage (1:30pm - 12:00am)
• Conduct pre-operational inspections (start time of 4:45am), including equipment and production areas for cleanliness
• Check room and product temperature, administer PH test, and check ingredient label/statement for BBQ sauce
• Check incoming and outgoing products for total spec compliance
• Monitor areas and personal for GMP compliance
• Other assignments as requested
• Must be dependable and come to work daily
• Raw finished product inspection
• Fat inspection/monitoring
• Metal detector verification
• Scale calibration verification
• Injection/Seasoning/Marination monitoring
• BBQ sauce verification
• Barcode verification
• Meat to Sauce ratio check
• RTE Finish Product inspection
• Monthly product sampling
• Environmental sampling
• Air test
• Water sampling
• Assists with production paperwork review
• Review, update and maintain Hold and Release summary logs
• Swab sampling site selection
• Swab preparation and sampling
• Allergen swab sampling
• Media Preparation
• Daily Micro Counting

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Experience: High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 3 years in a quality function in the food industry

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Basic to Intermediate skills in MS Office applications (Excel and Word)
• Ability to work independently or in project team environment and within a defined deadline
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to lift 45 - 50 lbs., in order to check product weights
• Ability to work in a cold environment for about 80% of the time
• Ability to stand and walk for about 80% of the time
• Ability to push and/or pull with about 10 lbs. of force in order to handle product and computer cart
• Prior experience in the food industry preferred

WHY BUDDIG? WHAT WE OFFER:

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

Pay range for this position is $20 to $23/hour depending on experience.

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)

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