Warehouse Lead (3044)

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 Warehouse Crew Lead is to ensure outbound and inbound shipments are accurate and free from damage, including inventory. The Warehouse Crew Lead ensures the team performs responsibilities set forth.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe work environment through facility and personnel audits and enforcing safety guidelines
• Assign daily tasks warehouse department employees.
• Implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for warehouse operations and ensuring that all employees are trained and follow these procedures.
• Monitor code dates of orders picked for outbound shipments ensuring OAD is used.
• Receive all the drivers coming into the facility and provide directions as to where they will be going next after checking in. Proper paperwork/system logs must be filled out upon arrival.
• Ensure outbound & inbound shipments are accurate and free from damage. Process all paperwork and systems documentation. (BOLs, loading/order documents, driver logs).
• Daily operations must remain within the guidelines of GMP and QA standards for Food Safety.
• Fill in for supervision as needed. While this is a 1st shift position, must be flexible with schedule; covering either 2nd or 3rd shifts as necessary.
• Must perform all functions on the floor as needed to help the department if short-staffed.
• Maintain non-inventory items to ensure no disruption to operations takes place. (EX: Cheps, whiteboards, gloves, copy paper, etc.)
• Other reports as needed.
• Complete necessary forklift maintenance reporting and associated records to ensure maximum forklift performance and overall facility safety.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area throughout the facility and common areas.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

 

Knowledge & Experience:

• Ability to legally work in the United States is required. 
• High School Diploma or equivalent is 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.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• 1 - 3 years’ experience in the related field.
• Strong forklift skills with an emphasis on safety.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office system and computer programs. ERP experience a plus.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

 

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work in temperatures of 34 degrees or less.
• Must be able to stand for more than 10 hours per day.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime when needed.
• Distribution center environment with frequent standing for extended periods of time; walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 100 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).
• Must be flexible and able to work as needed.

 

 

Pay range for this position is $20.00 to $24.00 an hour depending on experience.

Benefits for this role include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Training and Development, Vacation & PTO, Referral Bonus Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions Statement

Carl Buddig and Company does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, performance evaluations, discipline, or termination. All employment decisions are made by trained HR professionals and company leaders to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act.