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Adam
Buddeez Employee
For 12+ Years
Family owned since 1993
Buddeez, Inc., is a family-owned household products innovator known for creating unique and fun products such as the Bread Buddy, Kingsford® Kaddy and Bag-In All Purpose Dispensers.
Buddeez’ products are manufactured at our production facility located in Union, Missouri, and are marketed through national and regional chains, independent stores, and a variety of specialty retailers spanning all classes of trade throughout the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Europe and Southeast Asia.
Family Owned Since 1993
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Innovative products made by smart people like you.
Buddeez trademarked line of injection-molded dispensers feature a proprietary "Bag-In" function, which enables consumer to store and dispense cereal, sugar, pet food, coffee and sliced bread — fresh from the original bag or wrapper.
In recent years, Buddeez has developed a line of Tritan™ break-resistant beverage dispensers that have quickly developed a Best-In-Class reputation around the world.
In Their Own Words
What do you love about working at Buddeez?
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I started at Buddeez in the assembly department and over the past 12 years have been promoted up through departments to become the plant manager.
What I love most about Buddeez is the family atmosphere. I know the ownership cares about my family and my well-being. I came for a job but I found friends, family, and career!
Adam McFerrin
Buddeez Employee
In Their Own Words
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What is the Buddeez Secret?
“ We understand that the role of every employee within our organization is important. We will provide leadership that values the contributions and hard work of all our employees.
Buddeez Benefits
We know that our employees are the heart and soul of our business, so Buddeez offers great benefits. Learn more...
Our Core Values
We believe it is important that we state and adhere to our fundamental core values. Learn more...
What is the Buddeez Secret?
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Open Positions
A better way to work.
Buddeez is always looking for quality people to join our family. Come to an Open House or apply today to see how servant leadership and teamwork can help build a meaningful career.
1st Shift Assembler
Entry level role with opportunities for advancement.
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1st Shift Assembler
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate machinery
- Assemble parts
- Trim and clean parts
- Count
- Label product/packages/inventory
- Package and wrap products
- Maintain quality with quantity goals
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the jobs essential functions:
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and effectively in positive and/or negative situations; Listen for understanding and requests clarification. Treats others with respect and consideration.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team environment; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale while accomplishing group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment. Treats people respectfully while making them feel welcome.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures with safety in the forefront.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in an efficient manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly with minimal errors producing quality product.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands from wrist to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move from 25 pounds to up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus while wearing eye protection if not utilizing prescription glasses.
- In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must be able to walk, stand, bend and lift up to 50 pounds throughout entire shift.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the jobs essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to working near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
- The noise level in the work environment does not require hearing protection but this PPE is available for employees to use if they wish.
- Summer months require working in hot temperatures up to 10 degrees hotter than outside temperatures.
2nd Shift Assembler
Entry level role with opportunities for advancement.
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2nd Shift Assembler
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate machinery
- Assemble parts
- Trim and clean parts
- Count
- Label product/packages/inventory
- Package and wrap products
- Maintain quality with quantity goals
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the jobs essential functions:
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and effectively in positive and/or negative situations; Listen for understanding and requests clarification. Treats others with respect and consideration.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team environment; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale while accomplishing group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment. Treats people respectfully while making them feel welcome.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures with safety in the forefront.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in an efficient manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly with minimal errors producing quality product.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands from wrist to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move from 25 pounds to up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus while wearing eye protection if not utilizing prescription glasses.
- In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must be able to walk, stand, bend and lift up to 50 pounds throughout entire shift.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the jobs essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to working near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
- The noise level in the work environment does not require hearing protection but this PPE is available for employees to use if they wish.
- Summer months require working in hot temperatures up to 10 degrees hotter than outside temperatures.
Shift Supervisor
Immediate Opening - Shift Supervisor
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Shift Supervisor
This position reports to the Plant Manager at the Union, MO Plant.
Maintains confidentiality throughout all work performed.
Position Summary: The Shift Supervisor position is responsible for ensuring proper supervision of the manufacturing workforce to optimize the effective utilization of manpower, time, materials and equipment. They are responsible for the safety of employees and the continuous quality production of parts.
Company Background: Buddeez, Inc. is a leading designer in high quality injection molding manufacturing. Buddeez, Inc. produces plastic containers or custom applications and offers a line of standard products that have grown over the years. Buddeez, Inc. is based in Union, MO with offices in Wentzville, MO and its products are sold throughout the United States. Buddeez is a privately owned company with a very seasoned management team focused on sales growth with existing products and new revenue growth.
Key Results Areas:
· Implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures to ensure high productivity / quality / teamwork.
· Enforce safety compliance by ensuring the proper training/guidance is given in OSHA mandated regulations along with company safety rules and regulations.
· Plans daily work schedule and assigns daily tasks to employees. Verifies that proper paper work has been completed and correct.
· Regularly checks every workstation for acceptable quality and verifies that grinding and regrind are being used at the required workstations.
· Manages employees and is responsible for the performance management and oversee hiring of employees within department.
· Responsible to ensure employee evaluations / discipline is consistent, fair and supports organizational excellence.
· Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement, ensures that activities are planned, implemented, measured, reported and reviewed in the respective area of responsibility.
Maintains confidentiality throughout all work performed.
Position Summary: The Shift Supervisor position is responsible for ensuring proper supervision of the manufacturing workforce to optimize the effective utilization of manpower, time, materials and equipment. They are responsible for the safety of employees and the continuous quality production of parts.
Company Background: Buddeez, Inc. is a leading designer in high quality injection molding manufacturing. Buddeez, Inc. produces plastic containers or custom applications and offers a line of standard products that have grown over the years. Buddeez, Inc. is based in Union, MO with offices in Wentzville, MO and its products are sold throughout the United States. Buddeez is a privately owned company with a very seasoned management team focused on sales growth with existing products and new revenue growth.
Key Results Areas:
· Implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures to ensure high productivity / quality / teamwork.
· Enforce safety compliance by ensuring the proper training/guidance is given in OSHA mandated regulations along with company safety rules and regulations.
· Plans daily work schedule and assigns daily tasks to employees. Verifies that proper paper work has been completed and correct.
· Regularly checks every workstation for acceptable quality and verifies that grinding and regrind are being used at the required workstations.
· Manages employees and is responsible for the performance management and oversee hiring of employees within department.
· Responsible to ensure employee evaluations / discipline is consistent, fair and supports organizational excellence.
· Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement, ensures that activities are planned, implemented, measured, reported and reviewed in the respective area of responsibility.
Performs other related duties as needed.
Required Education - High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
Required Experience - Minimum of 3 years of related supervisory experience.
Required Skills | Competencies in:
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Accepts feedback from others.
Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources.
Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promote a harassment-free environment.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspire the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational core values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and core values.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, Measures self against standard of excellence.
Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Strives to increase productivity.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.
Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
Desired Education: Associates or B.S. degree in business
Physical Requirements - Lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, standing, climbing and walking all shift. Some of the time sitting at desk for reporting.
Other Requirements
Must be able to multitask.
Operate pallet jack and forklift.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Read and agrees to follow Buddeez Core Values
Apply online at www.buddeezcareers.com or in person at 715 W. Park Road, Union, MO.
3rd Shift Assembler
Entry level role with opportunities for advancement.
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3rd Shift Assembler
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate machinery
- Assemble parts
- Trim and clean parts
- Count
- Label product/packages/inventory
- Package and wrap products
- Maintain quality with quantity goals
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the jobs essential functions:
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and effectively in positive and/or negative situations; Listen for understanding and requests clarification. Treats others with respect and consideration.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team environment; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale while accomplishing group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment. Treats people respectfully while making them feel welcome.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures with safety in the forefront.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in an efficient manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly with minimal errors producing quality product.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands from wrist to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move from 25 pounds to up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus while wearing eye protection if not utilizing prescription glasses.
- In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must be able to walk, stand, bend and lift up to 50 pounds throughout entire shift.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the jobs essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to working near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
- The noise level in the work environment does not require hearing protection but this PPE is available for employees to use if they wish.
- Summer months require working in hot temperatures up to 10 degrees hotter than outside temperatures.
Part Time Assemblers - Saturdays Only
Hiring Part Time Saturday Assemblers
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Part Time Assemblers - Saturdays Only
PREMIUM PAY offered for this Saturday only position:
7:00 am - 3:30 pm - $20/hr
3:00 pm - 11:30 pm - $22.50/hr
11:00 pm - 7:30 am - $22.50/hr
Only Voluntary Overtime - No Mandatory OT
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
7:00 am - 3:30 pm - $20/hr
3:00 pm - 11:30 pm - $22.50/hr
11:00 pm - 7:30 am - $22.50/hr
Only Voluntary Overtime - No Mandatory OT
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate machinery
- Assemble parts
- Trim and clean parts
- Count
- Label product/packages/inventory
- Package and wrap products
- Maintain quality with quantity goals
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the jobs essential functions:
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and effectively in positive and/or negative situations; Listen for understanding and requests clarification. Treats others with respect and consideration.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team environment; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale while accomplishing group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment. Treats people respectfully while making them feel welcome.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures with safety in the forefront.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in an efficient manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly with minimal errors producing quality product.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands from wrist to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move from 25 pounds to up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus while wearing eye protection if not utilizing prescription glasses.
- In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must be able to walk, stand, bend and lift up to 50 pounds throughout entire shift.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the jobs essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to working near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
- The noise level in the work environment does not require hearing protection but this PPE is available for employees to use if they wish.
- Summer months require working in hot temperatures up to 10 degrees hotter than outside temperatures.
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