Quality Technician - 2nd shift (804) - Now Hiring

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:

To effectively perform all the required duties of the Quality Assurance Technician in an accurate, thorough and safe manner. Perform audits that consist of pre-operational/operational in oun facility. Processing areas as prescribed by A policy and procedures, and maintain proper documentation, in order to assure adherence to specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform audits (pre-operational / operational) in the facility ensuring that all @uality/HACCP/SQF/SSOP requirements are being met
• complete all required paperwork, documenting all findings and corrective actions implemented
• Inspect and verify Critical Control Points (CCP'S) in the manufacturing tacity.
• Monitor GMP's in production areas.
• Collect samples for lab analyses to assure that product meets specifications.
• Perform routine data entry in computer, with minimum errors.
• In the event a deficiency is discovered/product failure, he/she will report the events) to the QA Manager and appropriate department supervisor/manager
• Maintain work area in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Possess knoweage of and familiarity with the job responsiblities and requirements of all direct reports to include Line Packers. Team Leaders and Packaging Material Handlers.
• Perform inspections of Hold items for proper disposition.
• Provide assistance to Operations in times of staffing challenges, possibly working on the production line.
• Provide guidance to line associates for best quality.