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Utility Operator 2nd Shift

UTILITY OPERATOR  2nd Shift

 

Morrison Bros. Co. is looking for a Utility Operator to join our Dubuque manufacturing facility.  Basic computer skills are needed, as well as previous work experience in a manufacturing environment.  The Utility Operator will float as needed in assembly, CNC machining, shipping, and product testing.  Scheduled hours are 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM Monday through Thursday.  We offer progression pay increases and our competitive benefit package includes 9 paid holidays.

 

Our 170-year-old manufacturing company produces over 1200 products in the petroleum marketing equipment industry, including tank trim for retail service stations, aboveground storage tank equipment, transportation, environmental monitoring, bulk fuel storage, and certain industrial applications for fuel and water systems.

 

To apply, e-mail your resume to maschmitz@morbros.com

Or stop by for an application or send your resume to:

Human Resources

Morrison Bros. Co.

570 E. 7th Street

Dubuque, IA  52001

 

Web site:  www.morbros.com

 

EOE, ESGR

Pre-Employment Physical & Drug Screen Required

 

 

 

 

 

Customer Service Representative

As a Customer Service Representative with Hirschbach your expectation is to communicate with Hirschbach’s customer base in all matters related to handling their freight. The Customer Service Representative’s duties include booking freight, processing orders, monitoring service, optimizing loads, accommodating customer needs and requirements, and establishes and maintains positive customer relationships.

What you will be doing! 

  • Communicates all services issues promptly to the customer and elevates issues accordingly to the operations team and others within the organization as applicable.
  • Coordinates customer freight shipments, including booking freight, answering customer calls and emails, and assisting with customer rate quotes.
  • Supervises the handling of freight from shipper to receiver.
  • Develops and maintains customer relationships with assigned customer base and/or geographic area.
  • Completes SRC codes daily at times assigned by account.
  • Books freight within customer base and/or geographic area to ensure a balance of available freight and trucks.
  • Monitors rates, revenue generation, and accessorial per customer contracts.
  • Provides tracking and tracing on shipments to ensure on-time pickups and deliveries, and resolves any issues that may arise during transport.
  • Provides services to customers in compliance with contract requirements, ensuring on-time deliveries and resolving damaged product issues.
  • Selects loads effectively through brokerage and customer needs.
  • Handles customer correspondences, complaints, and inquiries.
  • Attends meetings related to customers and occasionally travels to visit customer sites and locations.
  • Other duties as assigned including proactively assisting others in achieving the organization’s objectives.

Talent Requirements and Skills

  • High school diploma or equivalent, paired with relevant professional experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation/Logistics/Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred.
  • Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy and energy.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
  • Computer proficiency and ability to navigate between multiple programs.
  • Demonstrates an “All In to Win” attitude and displays self-motivation and a strong desire to learn within an unpredictable and demanding environment.
Company Overview
Founded in 1935, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature-sensitive freight across 48 states. Today, the organization generates $1+ billion in revenue and has become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America with company headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. Hirschbach strives to provide the highest level of service in the industry, offering a breadth of services including Dedicated, Over the Road, Expedited, Entertainment, and Logistics Solutions.

With a tenured history and vision for the future, our company culture drives us to be the best in the business, grounded in our All In To Win values. One key to trust is having a pool of talent and resources who are exceptionally competent, capable, and passionate for serving results to our customers.

MACHINE OPERATOR 3 & 4 2ND SHIFT

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • One year of machine operation
  • Knowledge of general N/C and other machine protocols and manufacturing methods
  • Ability to read blueprints, work instructions, schematics, and read a tape measure
  • Ability to select programs on N/C machines
  • Ability to produce parts and components from drawing and other specifications
  • Skilled in using tools and equipment
  • Must have communication skills appropriate for the job
  • Ability to read, following written and verbal instructions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Set up tools, appliances, machines, tube benders, band saws, drill presses, jigs, fixtures, press brake, robots, sheers needed to assembly or fabricate the product.
  • Operate any of several types of automated and semi-automated machines that are used to produce parts and components.
  • Select the right program on numerical control machines, press brake, robots or other machinery to produce parts and components according to drawing or blueprint specifications.
  • Change fixtures out as necessary on the machines.
  • Read and understand blueprints and other shop specifications/drawings.
  • Load and unload material and set up machines for standard and for special production runs.
  • Monitor machine performance and take preventative and corrective action as needed.
  • Perform standard general and specific maintenance on production machinery as indicated by protocol.
  • Accurately use micrometers, calipers, gauges and other measuring devices.
  • Understand and use basic shop math and general machine skills.
  • Verify settings by measuring positions and first article/sample pc.
  • Conduct in process inspection of machined parts.
  • Monitor feeds and speeds of machines during the machining process.
  • Promote ESAPCO and build a positive team environment with co-workers.
  • Mentor and help train new employees.
  • Clean and maintain area and floor space containing the machines.
  • Adhere to all safety and OSHA regulations.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

Housekeeper

Full-time (Monday – Thursday: 5:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.)

Responsibilities:

  • Perform daily scheduled housekeeping tasks in a religious home environment such as mopping, scrubbing, bathroom cleaning, vacuuming, and dusting; major housecleaning, reorganization of furniture
  • Perform light maintenance and dispersing of supplies.
  • Handle cleaning chemicals; comply with facility safety, chemical and hazardous waste policies and procedures.
  • Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds and withstand heavy physical exertion.
  • Must be able to climb and work from ladders on occasion.

High school diploma or GED. Prior housekeeping experience preferred.

Enjoy a 4 day work week as well as one 30-minute paid meal period which is provided per 9 hour shift, in addition to two – 15 minute rest periods.

Full-Time 1st Shift (5:30a-2:30p M-Th ); 72 hours/pay period; No weekends; No holidays.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Transport Driver

Description:

Responsible for safely operating a tractor-trailer vehicle, loading, unloading, reloading product, delivery of product to designated locations. Must possess clean verifiable Class A driver’s license, knowledge of and compliance of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as well as State and/or Local Department of Motor Vehicle regulations. Record and maintain documents required by the company and DOT.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Responsible for ensuring and maintaining a safe environment through compliance of all Company, Local, State and Federal mandates or programs.
  • Create a Continuous Improvement environment by improving products, service, and processes with the objective to reduce waste within the Region while striving for efficiency and profitability.
  • Attend regularly and on time to this position with a five (5) day work schedule, 8 hours a day including weekends and split days off. Will be required to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime based upon business needs. May be scheduled to work extra days.
  • Associate is required to load equipment from Depots and count the number of dollies, blue baskets and grey baskets that are being brought back on the trailer and document the equipment being returned, on the back of the Trip Sheet.
  • Must be capable of exerting necessary force to move equipment in the distribution process.
  • Tasks require sitting and driving for long periods, standing, stooping, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, bending and twisting.
  • Mental and visual ability to identify rack and/or container labeling. Perform repetitive tasks following specific instructions.
  • Load, unload, and reload trailers with product. May be required to breakdown product and equipment.
  • Perform these functions utilizing safe work practices and high customer focus.
  • Utilize powered material handling equipment in a safe manner. Comply with related operational safety regulations including licensing requirements.
  • Operate tractor-trailer safely following FMCSR and DMV regulations. Comply with FMCSR record keeping requirements including but not limited to Driver’s Daily Record of Duty Status, Vehicle Inspections, trip sheets and related necessary documents.
  • Reports any issues or problems encountered during the execution of duties to Department Manager/Supervisor.
  • Maintains cleanliness of tractor interior.
  • Other related duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • This position requires a valid CDL Class-A, with five years’ verifiable experience driving tractor-trailers, with no accidents, moving violations or points in last two years.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain records required by the company and the FMCSR.
  • Must pass DOT Road Test. Truck driving school helpful but not necessary.
  • Work requires the ability to read, write and communicate in English in order to understand work, safety instructions and comply with DOT.
  • Must be able to do basic math calculations to count, verify, add, subtract, multiply and divide.
  • Workers subject to weather conditions including snow and ice.
  • Worker subject to temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour and may be more extreme in summer months.
  • Worker is subject to hazards such as proximity to moving parts, electrical current and moving objects carrying considerable weight and force.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Prior Class A driving experience, loading and unloading, knowledge of FMCSR requirements. Knowledge of on-board computers helpful, but not necessary.

Positive customer service skills

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans [or Vets]

Be a part of a company that is dedicated to protecting our planet:

  • All of our U.S. operations have been powered with 100% renewable electrical energy since July 2019, with energy created through a Wind Farm backed by a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Invenergy
  • Bimbo Bakeries USA was named EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year in 2018 and 2019 for superior leadership, innovation and commitment to environmental protection through energy efficiency
  • We have 14 ENERGY STAR® Certified facilities
  • Our Manufacturing operations divert greater than 95% of waste from landfill
  • 360 of our company-owned vehicles utilize alternative fuel – propane, compressed natural gas, and electric
  • Bimbo Bakeries USA has committed to 100% sustainable packaging across its portfolio by 2025. All product bags, pouches and wrappers are currently recyclable through Terracycle.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training and all other working conditions. To further the principle of equal employment opportunity, Bimbo Bakeries USA has developed affirmative action plans for minorities and women, qualified individuals with disabilities, and Vietnam-era and special disabled veterans and other protected veterans.

Production Associate

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

Bimbo Bakeries USA is part of Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company with operations in 33 countries. Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) employs 20,000 associates across the U.S. in bakeries, sales centers, corporate offices and on sales routes to ensure our consumers have the freshest products to feed their families at every meal. But our associates come to work for much more – the chance to feed their own lives through exciting work that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in their professional and personal lives every day.

Bimbo Bakeries USA, one of the nation’s fastest growing producers and distributors of fresh, high quality baked goods including Sara Lee, Entenmann’s, Thomas’, Arnold, Brownberry and Boboli, has an excellent opportunity for a Bakery Helper.

Perform various entry-level positions. Duties will include:

•       Load and unload pans from production line.

•       Stack and unstack pans

•       Load and unload oven and/or proof box.

•       Dump waste buckets

•       Assist with other positions as assigned by supervisor.

•       May fill in for absent positions in production or packaging areas.

•       Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity and sustained certification of food safety and food quality system.

•       Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring.

•       Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party audits.

•       Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

•       Able to communicate and work effectively with all employees

•       Able to work in a fast-paced environment and must also adapt to

•       frequent changes that occur on the production line.

•       Able to lift up to 50 pounds, stack, and/or carry pans, ingredient

•       containers, etc.

•       Have the ability to stand and/or stoop for the full shift.

•       Willing to work irregular and/or rotating shifts.

•       Working holidays and weekends is frequently required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans [or Vets]

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training and all other working conditions. To further the principle of equal employment opportunity, Bimbo Bakeries USA has developed affirmative action plans for minorities and women, qualified individuals with disabilities, and Vietnam-era and special disabled veterans and other protected veterans.

Quality Food Safety Manager

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

 

 Description:

 

#LI-KM1

Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:

Salary Range: $84,300.00 – $109,600.00

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401k & Company Match

On-the-Job Training with Advancement Opportunities

Recipe For Success:

  • Provides leadership to the bakery’s Quality Food Safety department through coaching and development of front-line associates, driving a culture of safety, inclusion, engagement and accountability.
  • Promotes a culture of Food Safety among all bakery associates through education and policy enforcement along with fellow department leaders.
  • Ensures that our customer’s receive the highest quality product in a food safe environment.
  • Provides oversight of Quality, Food Safety and Sanitation programs and evaluates for compliance through regular audits, inspections and risk assessments, ensuring that Corrective Actions are performed for any non-conformance.
  • Ensures proper document control for all documentation within the bakery.
  • Leads all third-party audits including SQF (Safe Quality Foods) and AIB (American Institute of Baking).
  • Drives continuous improvement by ensuring that LEAN tools and 5S are practiced.

 

Education and Work Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related scientific major required.
  • GFSI (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, IFS, etc), PCQI, Food Defense and HACCP certifications strongly preferred.
  • 5-7 years of experience leading Quality/Food Safety/Sanitation teams in a high-speed food production environment.
  • Leadership skills with a focus on associate development and accountability.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work within cross-functional teams.
  • Computer proficiency including MS Office products.
  • Experience with 5S

 

 

Position Requirements:

 

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.

Co-Op Sales Manager

The Co-Op Sales Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining industry relationships, planning and forecasting, and presenting and executing sales strategies across both Juvenile Products (Baby) and Toy categories. The position requires strong communication and teamwork between customer facing functional groups in order to deliver the annual financial plan.  The position is based out of our Dyersville, Iowa, office and requires up to 25-30% travel. Reports to Sr. Director Farm Retail.

 

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Co-Op Sales Manager role is critical to delivering our company’s strategic plan.  This position is responsible for generating sales, as well as generating orders with existing and new customers at trade shows and events. You will build successful customer relationships, while overseeing sales and working to satisfy customers’ needs and requests, responding to their queries in a timely manner and aspiring to deliver a positive customer experience. Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills are a must.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage a portfolio of accounts to achieve long-term success
  • Establish and build positive relationships with clients
  • Act as the point of contact and handle customers’ individual needs
  • Acquire new business using existing and potential customer networks
  • Travel on an as-needed basis for customers, line reviews, and trade shows/events
  • Create and execute account strategies
  • Drive brand and corporate initiatives within your accounts
  • Develop and execute curated account strategies to drive incremental placement
  • Resolve conflicts and provide solutions to customers in a timely manner
  • Supervise account representatives to ensure sales increase
  • Identify and track key performance indicators to measure business success at each account managed, review and ensure ongoing productivity and profitability of the retailer assortment
  • Set and track sales account targets, aligned with company objectives
  • Monitor sales metrics (e.g. quarterly sales results and annual forecasts)
  • Suggest actions to improve sales performance and identify opportunities for growth
  • Collaborate with our internal teams on merchandising, programs, and initiatives to drive sales and future growth
  • Coordinate with internal resources on custom products, availability, order flow, order issues, promotional materials, (interfacing with product development, logistics, demand planning, marketing)

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 3-5 years of sales experience preferred
  • Experience in selling into a retail sales channel, toy industry experience is a plus
  • Evidence of success in driving sales, achieving sales objectives, and overcoming customer objections
  • Strong analytical/math skills, adept at using Excel & PowerPoint, and excellent attention to detail
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Team player, collaborative, organizationally aware, results focused, growth mindset
  • Must be an exceptional communicator, verbal and written

 

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Highly motivated, action-oriented, strong work ethic
  • Passionate and positive
  • Flexible, hands-on and can adapt quickly
  • Enjoys interaction and working in teams
  • Collaborative, creative, innovative
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, articulate
  • Dynamic and engaging personality
  • Problem Solver

 

We are looking for people who are passionate about being part of a diverse team, where different backgrounds, experience and opinions are valued and incorporated into our daily work. We want to welcome people into our company that like to collaborate, take on challenges and value a wide variety of global views about consumers, brands, processes and products.

 

 

DISCLAIMER:  The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this classification.

Managed Network Services Specialist

The Managed Network Services Specialist will work cooperatively with the Managed Services Manager, Technical Services Manager and other members of the team assisting with the delivery and management of technology-based services and solutions for new and existing customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage customers’ business systems with a focus on maximizing uptime, utilization, and optimization
  • Plan and coordinate the design, installation and connectivity of computer hardware, servers, and network systems
  • Installs, maintains, repairs, upgrades, and troubleshoots computer hardware, servers, printers, software, and peripherals
  • Designs, implements, and supports new and existing networks and solutions utilizing the latest technologies
  • Work in different technological environments and learn new applications daily
  • Responds to problem tickets, telephone calls, e-mail, and personal requests for technical support
  • Facilitate for initial setup of new managed services customers
  • Assist other site team members in supporting customers ongoing fleet operations.
  • Engage coworkers and/or third-party resources to provide proactive and ongoing maintenance to ensure service levels are met.
  • Works with OEM’s, software providers and third-party vendors
  • Ongoing training, process building and documentation of current and future solutions
  • Communicate account business process opportunities to sales team

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Degree in a related field or 2+ years’ experience in a professional technical business or operations support company.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Requires strong computer skills including knowledge of hardware, printers, web-based software platform, networks and MS Office Suite to include proficiency in spreadsheet software and word processing.

Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proven experience with network planning, network security principles and general network management best practices.

Excellent technical knowledge of current operating systems, network hardware, and production software

Experience with routers, hubs, switches, firewalls, and access points

Must be detail-oriented with excellent written, communication, customer service, organizational and project management skills.

Must be an effective time manager; prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Requires a valid, restriction-free driver’s license along with reliable transportation. 

Some physical effort is required and ability to lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Managed Solutions Group offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package.

To apply, send resume to:

Managed Solutions Group
Attn: Human Resources
120 Bryant Street
Dubuque, IA 52003

Or

E-mail to: hr@managedsolutionsgroup.com