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Fleet mechanic

Prairie Farms Dairy is looking for a heavy duty Fleet Mechanic. This is a great opportunity to establish yourself in a secure company with a 75+ year history of success.  We are proud to be comprised of more than 800 farm families throughout the Midwest. Since 1938, we have been producing high quality products for you and your family.

At Prairie Farms, safety is our number one priority. We invite you to join our team! 

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of diesel repair & diagnose
  • Understanding of the driveline, components & repair
  • Certified in a/c repair
  • Diagnose & repair air brake systems
  • Diagnose & repair electrical systems
  • Perform Annual Inspections on semi tractors & trailers
  • Perform preventive maintenance on tractors & trailers

Requirements:

  • Be able to obtain a Class A CDL (will train)
  • MUST have experience with heavy duty equipment
  • Able to work 2nd or 3rd shift
  • Must be able to read and write English

We offer competitive salary ($35.35/hr /  $35.85/hr after probationary period); vacation, sick, personal and holiday pay; medical, dental, vision and life insurance; direct deposit, 401K and pension.

Possible 4 day work week. Overtime available. 

ALL TOOLS ARE SUPPLIED.

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Semi route delivery driver- home every night – Cedar Rapids

Prairie Farms in Cedar Rapids, IA seeking semi drivers.

Applicant must be able to read and write English.  Applicant must possess a Class A CDL and clean driving record.  Must be able to sit for long periods of time and lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.   Hours are defined and follow a consistent schedule that may include weekend and/or holidays.

The successful candidate will conduct a pre-trip inspection of truck/trailer combination.    Deliveries may include boxes, cases or 80 gallon carts.  Dock or hoist deliveries will depend on the route.   All paperwork must be completed and returned at the end of the route.

Prairie Farms offers a competitive salary, health and life insurance, vacation, personal and paid holidays.  Retirement options include 401k AND pension.

 

For more information and to apply, click on the link provided.

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Plant Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities include maintaining and troubleshooting packaging equipment in conformance to specifications, safety, sanitation, and quality requirements.

Requirements for the position include:

  • Plant maintenance experience or equivalent technical training.
  • Strong electrical experience along with hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • PLC experience is a plus.
  • Must have math and mechanical aptitude.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Must be able to speak, read and write English
  • Must possess High School diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

  • Must have full range of motion and be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Must be able to tolerate allergen exposure to milk, cocoa and egg proteins.
  • Must be able to stand or walk for 80% of the workday.
  • Must have full range of motion and be able to bend, squat, climb and lift
  • Potential/Existing Hazards
  • Heat
  • Steam
  • Chemical (CIP compounds including Caustics, acids and chlorinated cleaners, ammonia)
  • Natural Gas
  • Compressed Air
  • Electricity

Flexibility to work day and evening hours including weekends is required. 

 In return, Prairie Farms; will offer:

Competitive compensation $34.40/hr. $1.00 shift premium from 6 PM to 6 AM.

  • Teamsters pension benefits
  • Vacation/Personal/Holidays
  • Health Insurance & 401K
  • Health Spending Account
  • Night shift premium
  • Life Insurance

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Library Clerk

Description

This part-time Library Clerk I position, primarily providing patron assistance, circulation services is based at the Holy Cross Branch. This position is approximately 22 hours per week, requiring regular evening and alternating weekend shifts.

 

Job Duties

  • Provide general library services at circulation desks using library management system and knowledge of the collection, including but not limited to:
    • material check in and check out
    • shelving materials and maintaining appropriate organization, presentation, and distribution of collection at assigned branch
    • patron registration
    • placing holds and purchase requests
    • advising patrons in locating materials
  • Perform basic reference and readers’ advisory service.
  • Assist patrons with computer, photocopier, and fax.
  • Collect fines and fees.
  • Answer incoming calls, route to appropriate staff.
  • Rotate collection materials through the branches to meet patron demand.
  • Deliver library materials to the branches.
  • Process new library materials.
  • Purchase supplies.
  • Light cleaning (e.g. dusting, disc cleaning).
  • Perform related tasks as required.

 

Minimum Qualifications

– High school diploma or equivalent and experience in a library or similar setting.
– Bachelor’s degree and library experience preferred.

Supplemental Information

General Requirements:

  • Ability to operate computer, use Internet and basic software such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
  • Ability to learn assigned clerical tasks and operation of library management system, and to adhere to library policies and procedures.
  • Some knowledge of library principles, methods, and practices.
  • General knowledge of reader interests and of books and authors.
  • Some knowledge of theory and objectives of a public library system.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library employees and patrons.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to multiple locations as needed. Access to a personal vehicle may sometimes be necessary.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends.
  • Primarily Holy Cross branch

Physical Requirements:

The following are required with or without reasonable accommodation:

  • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, which permits the employee to communicate effectively.
  • Sufficient vision, which permits the employee to prepare and read a wide variety of materials.
  • Sufficient manual dexterity, which permits the employee to operate a computer keyboard and other equipment.
  • Sufficient personal mobility, which permits the employee to complete various activities such as lifting up to 35 lbs., bending, kneeling, carrying, walking.

 

Equal Opportunity

Dubuque County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (563) 589-4441.

Dispatcher

This position is responsible for positively impacting the customer service experience of the Mulgrew Oil & Propane internal and external customers while supporting the financial objectives of the organization. This is accomplished through effective communication, planning, execution and utilization of published standard operating procedures to dispatch our LP and Fuel orders in a consistent and efficient manner. Serve as the CES Teams primary resource for dispatching and delivery statuses and schedules.

Server | Part-Time | Grand River Conference Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Server will provide ultimate hospitality for guests in a fast-paced, high volume environment.

 

This role will pay an hourly rate between $14 to $15.

 

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

 

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

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

  • Maintains knowledge of the menu and any special items being offered.
  • Provides quick, attentive, friendly and professional service to banquet guests and is able to communicate clearly with all customers.
  • Ensures that food items are served at proper temperature and immediately upon availability from the kitchen, as ordered by the customer.
  • Ensures neat presentation of all ordered items, with no spill-over.
  • Pre-buses tables and full buses tables when necessary during peak periods.
  • Maintains availability to work during many peak periods.
  • Stocks beverage station(s) when necessary (ice, juices, glassware, sugar packets, etc).
  • Maintains high responsiveness to customer desires and requests.
  • Maintains a professional and clean appearance.
  • Communicates with wait staff, bus persons, bartenders, supervisors, and kitchen staff in order to improve communication and coordination so that patrons may be impressed by their dining experience.
  • Builds and maintains knowledge regarding bar offerings so that patron questions may be accurately answered.

Qualifications

  • Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume environment preferred
  • Must have a High School Diploma, G.E.D. or related Food Service Job Experience.
  • Must acquire and maintain a Food Handlers Card and other required compliance trainings.
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
  • Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff and guest in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.

Custodian Staff | Part-Time | Grand River Conference Center

Position Summary

The part-time Custodial Staff is responsible for ensuring facility meets or exceeds standards of cleanliness to the utmost in guest satisfaction before, during, and after all events. Custodial staff must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities as well as be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

About the Venue

The Grand River Conference 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

  • Arrives for each scheduled shift on time, and ready to work
  • Ability to work morning, afternoon and/or overnight shifts including weekends and holidays
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand on feet for up to 8 hours at a time, to kneel, stoop, climb stairs and reach above head as well as perform repetitive motions in connection with cleaning tasks.
  • Ability to follow verbal instructions and read written instructions especially as relates to cleaning products and SDS.
  • Performs light and heavy cleaning tasks including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, and disposing of garbage.
  • Restocks restrooms with supplies.
  • Works safely, quickly and efficiently to meet all deadlines.
  • Maintains a positive, outgoing demeanor and acknowledges guests in a friendly manner.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Cleaning or event related experience preferred
  • Basic understanding of how to use cleaning equipment
  • Ability to operate scrubbers, buffers, carpet extractors, etc.