Utility Packaging – Day Shift

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs various jobs within the warehouse or on the grounds as assigned.

Responsibilities around the facility can include pallet sorting, restacking, identify product that does not meet customer specifications and rework and sanitation.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems – including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Utility Crew and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describes all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Must be able to work in a busy, noisy, dusty environment with temperature extremes, work on feet for an entire shift and be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, and as needed or required.

Travel: N/A

Technical Experience: Must be able to obtain and maintain company issued forklift certification

Industry Experience: Previous forklift experience preferred.

Minimum Education: Must be able to read, write and speak English, and perform basic math.

Preferred Education: High School Diploma/GED

Filler Seamer – Night Shift

Operate can filler machine to produce sealed cans of food product suitable for conveyance to retort loader.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Verify the cans staged conform to the batch sheet and feed pouches to the seamer.

Monitor and record can information.

Run QC inspector samples for seam tear down monitor and record.

Verify proper amount of product going into cans, adjust weights as needed

Participates as a member of the team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and works with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems – including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Filler/Seamer Pouch and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Steel toed shoes, Ear Plugs, Hair Net.

Travel: N/A.

Technical Experience: High School Diploma.

Industry Experience: Background in manufacturing.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma.

Preferred Education:

Utility Production – Night Shift

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Fills in for the employees during breaks and any type of absence while maintaining the continuing quality of the plant operations.

Fully operate all necessary equipment in assigned area.

Record downtime, can loss, lot numbers, record temperature, and any other report document.

Ensure all areas are cleaned to standard.

Perform weekly sanitation.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Utility Crew and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describes all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Must be able to work in a busy, noisy, dusty environment with temperature extremes, work on feet for an entire shift and be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety glasses, steel toed shoes, earplugs, hair net.

Travel: N/A

Technical Experience: N/A

Industry Experience: May be required to obtain and maintain company issued forklift license

Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Must have basic math skills. Must be able to read, write, and understand English.

Preferred Education: N/A

Tray Packer – Night Shift

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews production schedule. Verifies production plan number. Notes any changes for trays, tray size or tray printing. Verifies that machine, trays and printer are set up correctly per production schedule.

Ensures proper shrink wrap materials are supplied in sufficient quantities and staged. Loads according to procedure.

Saves tray pallet identification tags. Records tag information and weight.

Reworks damaged trays as required.

Checks machine operation for correct feeding, gluing, coding, application of shrink film, film usage and other items as directed.

Checks products for labeling defects, correct UPC code, product code and date, correct tray printing for every label change, and any other defects as directed.

Physical Activities: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand on feet for entire shift.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hearing protection, steel toe shoes.

Industry Experience: Preference for pet or food processing organization.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have basic math skills. Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Sr. Disability Representative

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies

Certified as a Great Place to Work®

Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

Sr. Disability Representative

Our teams connect! We collaborate onsite and have a hybrid work arrangement. All candidates must live near one of these Centers of Excellence:

Dubuque, IA : 4141 Westmark Drive, Dubuque, IA 52002

Cedar Rapids, IA : 333 1st Street SE Ste. 200 Cedar Rapids IA 52401

Coralville, IA: 3273 Ridgeway Drive Coralville IA 52241

Dublin, OH : 5500 Glendon Court Dublin OH 43016

New Albany, OH : 7795 Walton Parkway New Albany, OH 43054

Chicago, IL : 175 W. Jackson Blvd. 12th Fl. Chicago IL 60604

Indianapolis, IN: 8909 Purdue Road Suite 501 Indianapolis, IN 46268

Irving, TX: 2201 W. Royal Lane Suite 125 Irving, TX 75063

Memphis, TN : 8125 Sedgwick Way, Memphis TN 38125

Southfield, MI : 300 Galleria Officentre Southfield MI 48034

Orlando, FL : 12650 Ingenuity Dr Orlando FL 32826

Eden Prairie, MN : 11000 Prairie Lakes Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344

West Hills, CA : 8521 Fallbrook Ave West Hills, CA 91304

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provides disability case management and complex claim determinations based on medical documentation and the applicable disability plan interpretation including determining benefits due and making timely payments/approvals and adjustments, medically managing disability claims including comorbidities, concurrent plans, and complex ADA accommodations; coordinates investigative efforts, thoroughly reviews contested claims, negotiates return to work with or without job accommodations, and evaluates and arranges appropriate referral of claims to outside vendors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Makes independent claim determinations, based on the information received, to approve complex disability claims or makes a recommendation to team lead to deny claims based on the disability plan.
Reviews and analyzes complex medical information (i.e. attending physician statements, office notes, operative reports, etc.) to determine if the claimant is disabled as defined by the disability plan.
Oversees additional facets of complex claims including but not limited to comorbidities, concurrent plans, complex ADA accommodations, and claims outside of typical guidelines.
Utilizes the appropriate clinical resources in case assessment (i.e. duration guidelines, in-house clinicians), as needed.
Determines benefits due pursuant to a disability plan, makes timely claims payments/approvals and adjustments for workers compensation, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), and other disability offsets.
Informs claimants of documentation required to process claims, required time frames, payment information and claims status by phone, written correspondence and/or claims system.
Communicates with the claimants’ providers to set expectations regarding return to work.
Medically manages complex disability claims ensuring compliance with duration control guidelines and plan provisions.
Communicates clearly and timely with claimant and client on all aspects of claims process by phone, written correspondence and/or claims system.
Coordinates investigative efforts ensuring appropriateness; provides thorough review of contested claims.
Evaluates and arranges appropriate referral of claims to outside vendors or physician advisor reviews, surveillance, independent medical evaluation, functional capability evaluation, and/or related disability activities.
Negotiates return to work with or without job accommodations via the claimant’s physician and employer.
Refers cases to team lead and clinical case management for additional review when appropriate.
Maintains professional client relationships and provides excellent customer service.
Meets the organization’s quality program(s) minimum requirements.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing
High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college preferred. State certification or licensing in statutory leaves is preferred or may be required based on state regulations.

Experience
Three (3) years of benefits or disability case/claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

Knowledge of ERISA regulations, required offsets and deductions, disability duration and medical management practices and Social Security application procedures
Knowledge of state and federal FMLA regulations
Working knowledge of medical terminology and duration management
Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
Proficient computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Analytical, interpretive, and critical thinking skills
Ability to manage ambiguity
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies as required by program
Effective decision-making and negotiation skills
Ability to exercise judgement autonomously within established procedures

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods while operating a computer and phone system. Travel as required.

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $23.00-$25.00 hourly. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Meatroom Operator – Days

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Safely grind meats for use in various formulas. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Check that grinders are assembled. Prepare meats on meat table in order thrown. Ensure that proper meats are batched for each formula and weight specification by selecting the proper meats for the formula and conveying them to the grinders. Push meats onto conveyors as indicated by each product formula. Inspect meat blocks for foreign material, spoilage, off odor, green meat and/or excess denaturing. Reverse plate and change knives. Wash down floor and equipment between batches. Shovel scrap meat from floor to scrap totes with drainage holes. Clean and stack empty pallets neatly for removal to the designated area. Run the fresh meats side of the meat room. Perform weekly sanitation. Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization. Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems – including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Meat Room Position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describes all the work that may be required of the person in this position. Physical Activities: Must lift up to 50 lbs and stand on feet for entire shift. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Company issued protective wear, Steel Toe Shoes, Slip-resistant boots, Hearing Protection Travel: N/A. Technical Experience: Machine Operation preferred. Industry Experience: Manufacturing or warehouse. Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be able to read, write and understand English Preferred Education: N/A.

Meatroom Operator – Days

Workforce Absence Team Lead

Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies

Certified as a Great Place to Work®

Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

Workforce Absence Team Lead

Our teams connect! We collaborate onsite and have a hybrid work arrangement. All candidates must live near one of these Centers of Excellence:

Orlando, FL : 12650 Ingenuity Dr Orlando FL 32826

Dubuque, IA : 4141 Westmark Drive, Dubuque, IA 52002

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To supervise the operation of multiple teams of examiners and technical staff for disability claims for clients; to monitor colleagues' workload, provide training, and monitor individual claim activities; to provide technical/jurisdictional direction to examiner reports on claims adjudication; and to maintain a diary on claims in the teams including frequent diaries on complex or high exposure claims.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises multiple teams of examiners and/or several (minimum seven) technical operations colleagues for a wide span of control; may delegate some duties to others within the unit.
Identifies and advises management of trends, problems, and issues as well as recommended course of action; informs management of new procedures and ideas for continuous process improvement; and coordinates with management projects for the office.
Provides technical/jurisdictional direction to examiner reports on claims adjudication.
Compiles, reviews and analyzes management reports and takes appropriate action.
Performs quality review on claims in compliance with audit requirements, service contract requirements, and quality standards.
Acts as second level of appeal for client and claimant issues regarding claim specific, procedural or special requests; implements final disposition of the appeal.
Reviews reserve amounts on high cost claims and claims over the authority of the individual examiner.
Monitors third party claims; maintains periodical review of litigated claims, serious vocational rehabilitation claims, questionable claims and sensitive claims as determined by client.
Maintains contact with the client on claims and promotes a professional client relationship; makes recommendations to client as suggested by the claim status; and provides written resumes of specific claims as requested by client.
Assures that direct reports are properly licensed in the jurisdictions serviced.
Ensures claims files are coded correctly and adequate documentation is made by claims examiners.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Supports the organization's quality program(s).

· Travels as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.
Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.
Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Licenses as required. Professional certifications as applicable to line of business preferred.

Experience

Six (6) years of claims experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Two (2) years of claims supervisory experience preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

- Thorough knowledge of claims management processes and procedures for disability
- Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
- PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
- Leadership/management/motivational skills
- Analytical and interpretive skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Travel Registered Nurse, RN, OR

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health’s mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RNs are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available! 

  What you will do:  

Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions

Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate

Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area

Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes

Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes

Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities

Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities

  Minimum Qualifications:  

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice/employment.

Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical experience for all remaining specialties including Critical Care, Surgical Services, Maternal Services, Emergency Department and Behavioral Health.

Required to have and maintain the credentials required per their specialty area (ex: ACLS, TNCC, etc). BLS, ACLS and PALS must be obtained through American Heart Association

Position Highlights and Benefits:  

Premium Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Travel and Per Diem opportunities available

Variety of Practice Settings

Learning Opportunities

DailyPay available

Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment

Opportunity to participate in 403B program

Ministry Information:  

FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life.

FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence.

You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice!

Pay Range: $41.00-$46.00 per hour + Tax Free Allowance if Qualified
Actual compensation offered will be within the range stated above but vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, and certification requirements, as well as comparisons to current colleagues in similar roles.
Trinity Health Benefits Summary – All FirstChoice clinical Colleagues are PRN Status. Please refer to page 2 of the Benefit Summary

Job Details:

Location: MercyOne Dubuque

Start Date: ASAP

Weeks: 13

Hours: 5×8

Shift: Days

Gross Weekly Rate: $2840.00

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Editorial Assistant

Kendall Hunt Publishing is looking for an Editorial Assistant to provide administrative and editorial support to our higher education sales department! This position will work in the Dubuque office. No Remote Work Available.

Who Is Kendall Hunt Publishing?

Throughout its history, Kendall Hunt Publishing has grown with an emphasis on its employees, fearlessness in innovation, and a strong grip on its values. Today Kendall Hunt continues to expand by growing its number of educational products, creating new companies and extending its services across the country and beyond. Through diversity and willingness to adapt to the ever-changing publishing industry, Kendall Hunt is a company dedicated to growing with the public to best serve the people of the community.

When you work at Kendall Hunt you immediately notice the collaboration, friendliness, and a sense of purpose amongst our employees. Our customers, students, authors, and other outside contacts are always our top priority. We are constantly uncovering new sales channels for current product lines or finding new products to sell to current customers. Join our team of evolving employees to help us maintain our competitive edge in the industries we serve. https://www.kendallhunt.com

In A Typical Workday You Will….

Research-instructors, departments, courses, products, marketing, and other materials
Uses internet and phone to gather information
Compiles emails in Outlook and input information into Excel spreadsheets
Collects and processes paperwork for publishing contract packages
Creates and maintains files for individual contract packages
Provides general administrative support to a variety of positions in Higher Ed as needed

Who We Need!

Someone who is able to multitask very well
Someone who has experience working in a professional office setting and is proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Someone with excellent communication skills, and enjoys working collaboratively across many departments
We require one year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

It’s More Than Just a Job!

Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in one’s life. Work is part of a person’s identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offer are just as appealing as the job itself.

Our companies offers –

Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance, short term and long term disability
Generous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing
15 days of PTO at hire, plus paid holidays
Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

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An Equal Opportunity Employer