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Maintenance Lead Technician | Grand River Conference Center

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for effective preventative and planned maintenance of site assets as well as troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems including but not limited to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, carpentry & general maintenance at our venue.

 

This role pays an hourly rate of $17.00-$19.00.

 

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until August 29, 2025.

About the Venue

The Grand River Center is a full-service meeting and event facility located in the heart of downtown Dubuque, Iowa. Newly renovated in 2020, featuring over 80,000+ square feet of meeting and exhibition space for events up to 2,000.

 

Responsibilities

  • Assume management responsibility for all services and activities involved in the maintenance and operations of the venue including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, chillers, refrigeration, ice making, boilers and associated equipment.
  • Performs maintenance and repair of facility equipment, auxiliary systems, minor electrical and plumbing repairs.
  • Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment and auxiliary systems; oils and lubricates fans, motors, pumps and generators, cleans screens, strainers, burners and automatic controls.
  • Accurately and timely performs tasks to ensure the highest level of efficiency in the operation returning equipment to operational status.
  • Troubleshoots and recommends operational methods and procedures.
  • Effective and timely communication with management and team members including arrival, location, departure; communicating work issues and building needs; escalating issues to management as require.
  • Participate in the development and administration of the Operation budget; forecast and additional funds needed for equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • Perform maintenance on electrical systems (replace light bulbs and receptacles, etc.)
  • Conduct general upkeep procedures (i.e. landscaping) and other tasks as assigned (painting, carpentry, etc.)
  • Troubleshoot necessary repairs throughout facility concession stands on equipment including but not limited to sinks, ice machines, general repairs, etc.
  • Able to operate a forklift.
  • Maintain knowledge of changes in pertinent Federal, State and Local regulations.
  • Assist with other event and operational tasks as needed to help the overall success of the building.

 

Qualifications

  • High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
  • Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software, general computer understanding of basic IT functions.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must have availability to work long hours, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
  • Solid problem solving skills.
  • Possession of Universal CFC license preferred.
  • Possession of Electrical License preferred.

 

Senior Editor

RCL Benziger is looking for their next Senior Editor! This editorial role facilitates the development and updates of projects and catechetical products. You will work with our product development team to create RCL Benziger products and resources. This will be a remote position, unless living within the surrounding Dubuque, Iowa Area.

Who Is RCL Benziger?

Based in Dayton, Ohio, RCL Benziger has inspired and educated people for over 200 years with Catholic educational and faith formation materials. Known for its comprehensive textbook, digital, bilingual, and customizable resources, RCL Benziger is a leader in the marketplace providing religious education programs for Catholic schools and parishes. The RCL Benziger family of products supports catechists, educators, students, families, and individuals. RCL Benziger is a Kendall Hunt Company, a leader in customized education publishing solutions headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. To learn more about us, visit our websites at www.rclbenziger.com and www.kendallhunt.com.

What Will You Do?

  • You will read, write, adapt, and review print and digital resources.
  • You will coordinate and plan content with freelancers, editors, and designers.
  • You will work to ensure consistency with RCLB’s style and the requirements of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and other catechetical and educational principles.
  • You will support the publisher in the proposal, planning, and development of new products and resources.

Who Do We Need?

  • Someone with prior experience working with Catholic educational communities.
  • Bachelor’s degree in theology, religious studies, education, or related discipline required, or three to five years’ related experience in Catholic catechetical environments and/or editorial experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
  • Occasional travel is required.
  • Someone who is able to work well independently, as well as in a team environment.

Why Us? We Understand It’s More Than Just a Job!

Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decision 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 offers are just as appealing as the job itself.

Our companies offers:

  • Job Stability. Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for more than 75 years
  • Career Growth. Gain some great experience to promote to higher roles – many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Generous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing
  • A generous PTO policy, plus paid holidays
  • Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

All applicants must have valid driver’s license and a bachelor’s degree.

HRDept@kendallhunt.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Quality Engineer

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more… many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

 

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

 

Primary Location: United States (US) – Iowa  – Dubuque  
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Quality Engineer – 114202 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

  

 

Your Responsibilities

As a Quality Engineer for John Deere Construction & Forestry located in Dubuque, IA, you will lead the quality activities for Skid Steer Loader product line, ensuring quality tools and processes are fully deployed. In addition, you will:

  • Serve as the quality expert / voice of quality for the Skid Steer Loader PDP
  • Drive build in quality focusing on manufacturing process capability
  • Lead project to drive warranty metrics for the product line to achieve Distinctive Product Quality levels
  • Investigate product quality problems, determine root cause, and implement corrective action
  • Integrate with design engineering on DPARs, FMEA’s and PPAPs. 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

  • 2 or more years of experience with designing, integrating, or assembling components
  • 2 or more years of experience working in or with a manufacturing or assembly environment
  • 1 or more years of experience facilitating and leading teams through complex problems and/or projects
  • Strong communication skills demonstrated by regularly reporting project updates to management 

What Makes You Stand Out

  • 2 or more years experience with current product improvement (PDP) process
  • Strong knowledge of assembly process fundamentals and associated control methods
  • 1 or more years of experience of demonstrated deployment of Quality tools such as: 8D problem solving, FMEA, Control Plans, DPAR, DMAIC and root cause analysis 

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related technology degree, or equivalent related work experience

What You’ll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
  • Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
  • Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
  • Charitable contribution match
  • Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

 $76,860.00  – $115,284.00  + Benefits

Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL 

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company’s board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Supply Management Specialist II

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more… many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

 

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

 

Primary Location: United States (US) – Iowa  – Dubuque  
Function: Supply Chain Management (CA)
Title: Supply Management Specialist II – 114183 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

  

 

Your Responsibilities

As a Supply Management Specialist II for John Deere Dubuque Works located in Dubuque, IA, you will support multi- functional procurement teams responsible for commodity management activities in Quality, Delivery and Cost. In addition, you will:

  • Develop and support ongoing relationships with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve quality and delivery performance; lead efforts to address and improve chronic supplier performance issues
  • Support the factory shared goals of on-time service delivery, material availability and asset management
  • Develop and monitor supplier and part inventory plans to mitigate supplier risk while maintaining goal- level assets; support negotiation of supply agreements with specific suppliers as necessary

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

  • 2 or more years of Supply Management experience
  • 2 or more years of experience with SAP
  • 2 or more years of experience in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Excellent people, communication and relationship management skills
  • Experience analyzing information to make sound business decisions
  • Ability to travel domestically or internationally up to 25% 

What Makes You Standout

  • Project Management experience
  • Experience participating in a cross-functional team
  • Planning or Logistics experience
  • Inventory Management experience 

Education

Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a Supply Management, Business/Management, Science, Information Technology, Engineering or Accounting/Finance discipline 

What You’ll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
  • Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
  • Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
  • Charitable contribution match
  • Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

 $66,372.00  – $99,552.00  + Benefits

Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL 

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company’s board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Quality Engineer

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more… many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

 

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

 

Primary Location: United States (US) – Iowa  – Dubuque  
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Quality Engineer – 114199 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

  

 

Your Responsibilities

As a Quality Engineer for JD Dubuque Works located in Dubuque, IA, you will:

  • Support assembly operations in our Backhoe Module
  • Use data to investigate, contain, and resolve quality issues through root cause identification
  • Work with cross functional teams to design inherent quality validation into processes
  • Support quality planning and execution discussions (PFMEA, Control Plan, PVA) and maintain historical performance documentation and metrics for team
  • Lead and actively participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) – improving and implementing departmental Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Delivery, ergonomic improvements, and cost reduction ideas 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

  • Experience exhibiting technical aptitude in one of the following areas: hydraulics, powertrain, structures, electrical, and/or manufacturing processes
  • Good communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with salaried and wage personnel in a team environment
  • Ability to analyze data to understand issues and opportunities for improvement
  • Knowledge of basic data analysis techniques. (e.g. pareto charts, histograms, pie and bar charts and control plans)
  • A self-starter with the ability to execute a variety of tasks with little supervision
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications 

What Makes You Stand Out

  • Work experience involving hands on use of quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, DPAR, PPAP, DMAIC, Six Sigma, and 8D Problem Solving
  • Advanced quality analysis techniques such as data base, Minitab, Excel, and other tools
  • Knowledge of drawing and schematic interpretation, product models, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing 
  • Knowledgable of JDAAT
  • AI experience such as copilot or other applicable programs

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology 

What You’ll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
  • Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
  • Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
  • Charitable contribution match
  • Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

 $66,372.00  – $99,552.00  + Benefits

Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL 

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company’s board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Forklift Operator – 2nd and 3rd Shift

As the Forklift Operator, you are essential to the safety, quality, and productivity of the warehouse. Your primary role is to handle the unloading, loading, and movement of materials using several types of equipment safely and efficiently throughout the warehouse. 
 
Check out a day in the life as a Forklift Operator at HODGE:  https://vimeo.com/825240880/ccd00b901f?share=copy
 
Why HODGE
At HODGE, we truly believe success comes from treating people like family. That’s why we offer a fulfilling career that goes beyond just a paycheck. HODGE offers a wide range of perks and benefits that make it the perfect place to grow your skillset:
  • Balance: We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. At HODGE, you can count on having holidays off (while still getting paid for them), allowing you to spend quality time with your family and friends.
  • Great Benefits: We value our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy paid time off, 401k, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, wellness program, and much more!
  • Competitive Pay: We offer competitive wages. Your hard work will be recognized and rewarded!
  • Safety First: At HODGE, we prioritize safety above all else. Your well-being is our top priority. We protect our work family by maintaining safety policies, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proactive hazard identification.
  • Ambition: We’re a team of ambitious individuals who are dedicated to achieving great things together. We embrace the “Whatever It Takes” mindset, ensuring that we go the extra mile to deliver exceptional results.
  • Friendly Work Environment: Join a team that feels like family! You’ll be supported by colleagues who genuinely care about your success and well-being.
What You’ll Do
  • Safe Equipment Operation: Operate forklifts, reach trucks, overhead cranes, and other types of industrial equipment to move materials within the warehouse or production area. Ensure the safe and efficient handling of materials following all safety guidelines and protocols. Conduct pre-operational equipment checks to ensure proper functionality and report any issues promptly.  
  • Material Handling: Load and unload materials from trucks, containers, and storage areas, ensuring proper stacking and securing of products. Transport materials to designated storage areas or production lines as required. Verify the accuracy of shipments and receipts, reporting any discrepancies. 
  • Inventory Control: Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records by documenting material movements and updating the inventory management system. Monitor stock levels and inform supervisors of low stock or potential shortages. Organize materials to optimize storage space and facility easy access.  
  • Effective Communication: Interact professionally and effectively with peers, suppliers, and leadership, providing clear updates on material movement and assisting with any issues or inquiries.  
  • Safety: Ensure a safe working environment by upholding safety protocols and promoting a safety-first culture among all employees.  
  • Demonstrate HODGE Values: Model HODGE core values of Family, Integrity, Ambition, Respect, and Balance. Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures. Demonstrate that success comes from treating people like family.  
  • Additional Duties: Perform tasks as assigned to support dynamic changes in business conditions. 
 
Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, the Forklift Operator must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill and ability required.
Education/Experience:
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.  
  • Attention to detail and excellent organization skills.  
  • Commitment to promoting a positive workplace and safety-first culture.  
  • Basic proficiency in using warehouse management software and Microsoft Office Tools. 
  • Experience with or willingness to learn the use of material handling equipment a plus.  
  • For jobs requiring heavy machinery: Employees must be at least 18 years old to operate heavy equipment, including forklifts and hoists.  
Your future starts here! Apply now and join our team at HODGE.
 
#IND123
 
 

Die Setter

Express Employment Professionals is actively seeking a skilled Die Setter to join the team of a local company. 

The typical work hours for this position are from 5:00 am to 1:20 pm, with the possibility of overtime until 3:20 pm and occasional Saturdays. The starting wage for this role is $23.55 per hour. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct machine set-up
  • Utilize a forklift to move and position dies in presses, making necessary manual adjustments with die bars, hands, and hand tools
  • Set materials in stands using a forklift and remove banding from materials
  • Operate presses and maintain adequate lubrication levels
  • Dump scrap into the hopper
  • Inspect materials for defects or issues, utilizing various measurement and inspection tools such as micrometers, rulers, verniers, gauges, and plugs
  • Run sample parts for Quality Team Inspections
  • Complete required paperwork accurately
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area
  • Assist colleagues with set-ups as needed

To apply for this position, you have the following options:

  • Call us at 563-583-1600 
  • Submit an online application
  • Stop by our office at 1701 JFK Rd in Dubuque

Remember, there is never a fee for job seekers!

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Stick Welder

Job description

Express Employment in Platteville has partnered with a local business in LACASTER, WI to search for a candidate to support their business in a STICK WELDING role. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities:

– Perform welding using the stick welding process

– Ensure proper cleaning and preparation of welding materials

– Adhere to safety protocols and wear appropriate protective gear

– Monitor and ensure the quality of welds according to standards

Wage: $25/hour

Schedule: 6:30AM-4:30PM Monday-Friday

Position Type: Evaluation Hire

About Express: Express Employment Professionals is a locally owned and operated job match company. We specialize in connecting our community to long-term, permanent work opportunities. As a 2021 Best of Staffing Awards Winner, we are dedicated to helping individuals find the best job to match their desires and skill set. One interview with us is similar to interviewing for over 100 companies. Apply to join our Express family today. As always, there is never a fee to the job seeker!

Express Employment is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Schedule:

 

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

 

Work Location: In person

Filler Seamer – Day Shift

Fills and seals can or pouch to meet product specifications.

 

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Runs machine and makes changeovers per scheduling
  • Verify the pouches or lids staged conform to the batch sheet and feed lids or pouches to the seamer.
  • Monitor and record pouch or can information.
  • Run QC inspector samples for seam tear down monitor and record.
  • Verify proper product amounts. Makes adjustments to can or pouch weights per quality control instruction.
  • Keep the area clean in down time and changeover events.
  • 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 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: 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: 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.

Preferred Education: Some college and/or Tech School.

Competencies: Enjoys working with others and sees that teamwork produces a more productive environment. A highly responsive ability to react to daily production priorities in a calm and focused manner. Communication skills & decision quality – Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.

Manifestor – Day 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.