CBQ, LLC a Subsidiary of Carl Buddig and Company
Not affiliated with Carl Buddig and Co.
THE QUICK READ
This CBQ, LLC plant in South Holland, Illinois runs meat processing lines that turn out barbecued meat products, including ribs and other restaurant-style items sold under brands like Tony Roma's and Butcher's Prime, for parent company Carl Buddig and Company. The site was formerly run by Rupari Food Services before Buddig took it over in 2017 and kept production going. It holds roughly 22,459 pounds of ammonia in its refrigeration system, enough to require a formal process safety management program since federal rules kick in at 10,000 pounds.
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PAY PICTURE
Ammonia / Industrial Refrigeration Tech
- Government data for Illinois
- $29.15–$42.45/hr
- What techs ask in Illinois
- $35.06–$46.22/hr
- Posted pay near this plant
- $30.85–$42.66/hr
BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 12 techs in our network, Illinois · 16 postings
Industrial Maintenance Tech
- Government data for Illinois
- $25.34–$36.59/hr
- What techs ask in Illinois
- $30.64–$39.95/hr
- Posted pay near this plant
- $28.42–$38.92/hr
BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 35 techs in our network, Illinois · 58 postings
Area pay for these roles, not this plant’s pay. Rows we cannot back with data are left out.
ABOUT THIS FACILITY
- Reported employees
- ~150
- Ammonia on site
- 22,459 lbs (per EPA RMP filings)
On file · Sep 2026
SAFETY RECORD
EPA RMP · Sep 2026From public EPA records, as of September 7, 2026. Reported as filed — we add no opinions or grades.
LIVING IN SOUTH HOLLAND, IL
NEARBY PLANTS HIRING
Data updated: Sep 2026| FACILITY | LOCATION | DISTANCE | OPEN JOBS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Foods | Logansport, IN | 88 mi | 1 JOB → |
| Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. | Peru, IN | 103 mi | 2 JOBS → |
| The Kraft Heinz Company | Champaign, IL | 108 mi | 3 JOBS → |
| Archer Daniels Midland Company | Decatur, IL | 138 mi | 29 JOBS → |
| Kroger Limited Partnership II | Indianapolis, IN | 152 mi | 2 JOBS → |
| Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. | Greenfield, IN | 152 mi | 2 JOBS → |
| Tyson Foods | Portland, IN | 159 mi | 1 JOB → |
| Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp. | Monmouth, IL | 164 mi | 6 JOBS → |
ABOUT CARL BUDDIG AND CO
Carl Buddig and Co is a food processing company headquartered in South Holland, IL, specializing in ready-to-eat meat products. The company operates two large facilities in South Holland and uses ammonia refrigeration in its operations. With approximately 500 employees at its largest site, it is an established processor in the Midwest.
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