Stand Up Forklift Operator - 2nd shift

Job Title:    2^nd Shift Stand Up Forklift Operator 
Location:    Montgomery, IL
Pay Rate:   Start; $19.75/hour 
                    In 90 days; $20.25/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:

The Shipping Associate/Forklift Operator is 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.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and make up orders off a pick sheet.
• Ensuring that outbound shipments are accurate and free from damage.
• Pick and stage outbound shipments.
• Stage a trailer to ensure that shipments are loaded properly, and maximum loads are achieved.
• Clear packaging area by securing and loading finished pallets, moving empty pallets.
• Maintain a safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic: following standards and procedures: complying with legal regulations per all forklift operations.
• Accomplish warehousing and organizational mission by completed related results as needed.
• Use scanner in the correct manner to properly scan and maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Complete necessary forklift maintenance and associated reports to ensure maximum forklift performance and overall plant safety.
• Participate in monthly inventory process.
• Maintain work area in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

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)