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Line Unloader – Day Shift

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Verifies that the machine is setup properly. Reviews production schedule.

Brings full retort basket into the Unloader for unloading.

View finished product, checking for image, odor, color, chunks. Checks to see if it looks good and if it is sticking to the can. Pulls sample product for the lab and supervisors. Identify any hold tags and any change-overs.

Watches for product defects such as dented or leaking product; pull defected product out of the system at the unloader. Looks for product with no codes or illegible codes.

Communicates with the Retort Operator, Tray Packers and supervisors. Ensures baskets cycle to the loader.

Verify that all suction cups are in good operating condition.

Perform weekly sanitation.

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 maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.

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

Technical Experience: Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.

Industry Experience: Background in manufacturing.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be able to read, write and understand English.

 

Kitchen Operator – Nights

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

 Follow the order of the schedule and call for batches from the meat room, as required.

 Weigh all ingredients and record weight before batching.

 Record lot numbers and supplier for each ingredient used.

 Kitchen operator is a final check for Q.C and supervisor- must notify Q.C and supervisor of anything unusual; i.e. batch too thick, too thin, off-color, off odor.

 Follow formula guidelines, which are listed, on each batch sheet.

 Record batching information for each batch made on formula kitchen sheets. These include gravy weight, water level, water temp, tri-blender R.P.M.’s final batch weight, fill temps and additives.

 Clean and sanitize entire kitchen during can size changeovers or when notified by Supervisor.

 Follow rinse procedures for cleaning the emulsifier and tanks 1, 2, & 3.

 Regulate the dropping temperature, as required. Follow batch sheet guidelines or Supervisor instructions.

 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 kitchen operator 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: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, must be able to stand on feet for the entire shift.

 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety Glasses, Rubber Gloves, Rubber boots, Safety boots, Rubber Apron, Hearing Protection

 Travel: No travel.

 Technical Experience: NA

 Industry Experience: Background in manufacturing.

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

 

Packaging Inspector – Night Shift

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

 Ensuring leads are aware of any changes for Trays Can size, Can codes, Schedule order

 Inspect cans for; label alignment, can codes, UPC, dents, droops and all other can defects

 Strip improper labels with hands and cutting utensil

 Notify supervisor and maintenance of any mechanical problems or potential problems

 Notify Tray Packer operator of label or code changes

 Monitor and ensure proper label adhesion

 Assist with can changeovers.

 Manage down time for cleanup.

 Verify that the can code matches the schedule and labels.

 Communicate changeovers with Unloader/Brite Stacker operators.

 Communicate with Palletizer operator to ensure proper pallet count.

 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 Packaging Inspector 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: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to walk up and down stairs.

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

 Travel: N/A.

 Technical Experience: Machine Operation preferred. Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.

 Industry Experience: Manufacturing or warehouse.

 Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must be able to read, write and understand English.

 Preferred Education:

 

Manifestor – Night Shift

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Manifestor keeps track of all incoming and outgoing products and assists in all related functions in record keeping requirements and inventory.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Scans pallets to accurately capture proper case count, weights and dates.

Documents numbers and codes per pallet. Creates label for pallet.

Ensures all paperwork is completed in accordance with established time frames or record keeping requirements.

Verifies pallets and labels are correct and sent to the right destination.

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 Manifestor 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: Be able to efficiently work in a plant environment. Regularly required to stand, reach and move about the facility. Light to moderate physical effort required. Walking; bending – twisting at the neck – waist; light lifting/carrying. Frequent sitting; standing; simple grasping; fine manipulation/feeling; reaching at shoulder level; repetitive motion of the shoulders and arms. Constant repetitive motion of the hands; talking; use of vision and hearing. Will work on feet for entire shift in a cold, hot, noisy environment. Stooping, bending, climbing, twisting, stretching, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 50 pounds

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Std waterproof gloves, hearing protection, chemical resistant apron – gloves, face shield, reinforced toed footwear

Travel: NA

Technical Experience: Preferred experience in shipping and receiving, working with large moving equipment.

Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Minimum Education: Have the ability to read and understand training material and policies. Able to read, write and communicate in English. Basic math skills. Shipping Manifestors may be required to obtain and maintain a palletjack and forklift license.

Preferred Education: High school diploma/GED; or one to three months related experience or training. Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Simo Kitchen – Night Shift

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

 Follow the order of the schedule and call for batches from the meat room, as required.

 Weigh all ingredients and record weight before batching.

 Record lot numbers and supplier for each ingredient used.

 Kitchen operator is a final check for Q.C and supervisor- must notify Q.C and supervisor of anything unusual; i.e. batch too thick, too thin, off-color, off odor.

 Follow formula guidelines, which are listed, on each batch sheet.

 Record batching information for each batch made on formula kitchen sheets. These include gravy weight, water level, water temp, tri-blender R.P.M.’s final batch weight, fill temps and additives.

 Clean and sanitize entire kitchen during can size changeovers or when notified by Supervisor.

 Follow rinse procedures for cleaning the emulsifier and tanks 1, 2, & 3.

 Regulate the dropping temperature, as required. Follow batch sheet guidelines or Supervisor instructions.

 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 Simo Kitchen 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.

 A worker shall work in compliance with the provisions of this Act and the regulations; Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that the worker’s employer requires to be used or worn; Report to his or her employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker; and report to his or her employer or supervisor any contravention of this Act or the regulations or the existence of any hazard of which he or she knows.

No worker shall remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the regulations or by his or her employer, without providing an adequate temporary device and when the need for removing or making ineffective the protective device has ceased, the protective device shall be replaced immediately; Use or operate any equipment, machine, device or thing or work in a manner that may endanger himself, herself or any other worker; or engage in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct.

 Physical Activities: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, must be able to stand on feet for the entire shift.

 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses.

 Travel: No travel.

 Technical Experience: NA

 Industry Experience: Background in manufacturing.

 Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have basic math skills

 

Gravy Maker – D Shift

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Prepare batches of gravy dry mixes, and/or super-micros for the kitchen per the approved formulas for the production run.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Read and accurately interpret batching sheets and other production documents to determine the order and quantity of ingredients. Batching sheets will also contain references to super-micros that are pre-weighed by Quality Assurance personnel. These must be added to complete batching requirements.

Stage ingredients to be batched.

Clean totes to contain the batches.

Write accurately to record production-related data including but not limited to recording lot numbers and supplier for each ingredient on batch sheets, recording batching date code on gravy tags, recording plan # for which gravy is intended.

Ensure each ingredient bag is inspected as it is being dumped checking for the condition of the bag, foreign material, grain lumps, off-color, off odor, infestation, or expired materials

Perform batching, weighing each ingredient per gravy card into a tote, labeling tote, and staging tote.

Ensure gravies are batched 10–12 hours ahead according to the production schedule

The operator will need to physically move bags of ingredients and totes weighing up to 50 lbs.

Conduct general cleaning of the area including maintenance of gravy room, filtration system and dry ingredient area in a clean and orderly fashion. All totes shall be vacuumed or wiped clean prior to batching gravies. Cover unused ingredients to prevent contamination and tape opened bags shut, dating and initialing each one.

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 Gravy Maker 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: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand on feet for entire shift.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Steel-toed shoes, Ear Plugs, Hair Net, Safety glasses, face mask

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.

JumpStart Registered Nurse

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Dubuque, located right on the Mississippi River, is known for its historic charm and has a cost of living approximately 12% below the U.S. average. The Dubuque Community School District is highly regarded, and the city offers private schools plus colleges like Loras College and Clarke University. Families enjoy cultural attractions such as the National Mississippi River Museum, arts festivals and an abundance of parks and trails.

As the region’s leading hospital, MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center offers the only Level II NICU and the most comprehensive cardiology center in the tri-state area. It holds Magnet designation (fifth consecutive cycle), CMS 5-star quality rating and national recognition including Fortune/IBM Watson’s 100 Top Hospitals. It’s a Wellmark Blue Distinction Center+ for maternity and earns American Heart Association awards — Stroke Gold Plus, Mission: Lifeline NSTEMI and STEMI Gold. It recently celebrated 100 years of American Heart Association membership.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

  • Earn up to $2,000 monthly stipend while you finish the last 9 months of your RN education.

  • MercyOne will reimburse your board and licensure fees.

  • Once you have your licensure, start your career with MercyOne!

Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.

  • Performs or assists patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, range of motion exercises, dressing/undressing, feeding, changing bandages, elimination needs, and emptying drainage devices.

  • Responds to patient calls and anticipates patient needs.

  • Assures patient safety and comfort through use of safe patient handling techniques, regular rounding, environmental maintenance, equipment maintenance, and other appropriate safety measures.

  • Calculates intake and output (excluding IVs). Measures vital signs. 

  • Performs bedside blood glucose testing. 

  • Makes entries to patient health records as consistent with scope of job duties and in compliance with company policy.

  • Initiates or assists with emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).

  • Performs post-mortem care.

  • Sets up equipment and supplies for procedures. 

  • Prepares patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers. 

  • Discharges patients from system.

  • Observes and reports information regarding any change in physical/mental condition, behavior, or status of the patient to the nurse.

  • Collects and labels specimens.

  • Sets up, operates, and maintains selected pieces of equipment.

Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program.

  • Must be 18 years of age.

  • Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire.

Talk to Your Recruiter:

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the JumpStart Program, please contact Whitney LaMar at Whitney.LaMar@mercyone.org. We’re excited to help you start your career in nursing!

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.

Medical Assistant

Why Crescent Community Health Center? Crescent is a mission driven and patient centered organization. Crescent provides medical, dental and brain health services to the Greater Dubuque area including our most vulnerable populations. Crescent works hard to bring high quality affordable health care to all in our community. Crescent is a great place to work with competitive wages and benefits. If you are looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in the community, this is your chance.

The Medical Assistant will assist in the delivery of primary health care services and client care management in a fast-paced office setting. Under the supervision of the medical provider, participates in providing health promotion, health maintenance and illness management.

Working under the direct supervision of the Care Team RN, you will need to be able to prepare patients for the provider’s office visit, greet and escort patients to the exam room. You’ll do typical MA duties such as obtaining vitals, updating medical histories, and documenting in the electronic medical record. One of the things you’ll need to do is ensure you can respond to any urgent or emergent needs of the patient. You’ll also do injections as ordered, complete lab orders and arrange any imaging as needed. Basically, you are there to help the provider give the best care to our patients!

Successful applicants will be graduates from an accredited Medical Assistant program and a plus would be possessing a Medical Assistant certification. You’ll also need to complete credentialing and privileging requirements as necessary. You must have at least one year of experience. You will also need to have experience with electronic medical records.

Completion of a pre-employment physical, TB test and drug screen is required.

EOE

CMA/LPN/RN – Psychiatry & Psychology

Description

Join the area’s most comprehensive team of mental health providers! The Psychiatry and Psychology Department at Medical Associates is seeking to add a full-time Certified Medical Assistant, LPN or RN to their team.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm, 40 hours a week
  

Full-Benefits Package Includes:  
  • Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
  • 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay) + additional annual Profit Sharing
  • Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
  • Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

What you’ll be doing:  

  • Collaborate with health care team to direct/perform nursing assessment and interventions according to plan of care.
  • Integrate the nursing process in all patient contact, care, diagnostic testing, and treatments. Collect pertinent patient health care data, review medical records and confer/collaborate with providers to ensure patient needs are met.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, and others. Promote patient wellness and provide patient education. 
  • Document care provided, including but not limited to: assessment, interventions, medication, patient education, and assist with integrity of medical record.
  • Maintain an office environment that is safe, neat, organized, and supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials. Ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly. Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment according to guidelines.
  • Demonstrate flexibility in performing other additional duties of patient care. Provide input for devising systems to improve quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow. Participate in required meetings.
  • Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

Experience – Prior mental health experience not required.  

Education – Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school. Medical Assistant certification, RN/LPN License required.  

Interpersonal Skills – A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others.  

Physical Aspects:

Stooping – Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Kneeling – Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Crouching – Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Standing – Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Walking – Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

Pushing – Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

Pulling – Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Lifting – Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

Fingering – Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

Grasping – Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Feeling – Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Talking – Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.

Hearing – Perceiving the nature of sound with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.

Vision – 20 / 40 or better in the best eye with or without correction.

Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds force constantly to move objects.

Medical Associates Clinic & Health Plans is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, or other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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General Laborer

General Laborer
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Packaging animal bedding.
Part or full time, weekdays. Paid vacation and holidays. 401K.

Apply in person or call, KTM Ltd.
578 Graf Rd., Graf IA 563-557-1935