The Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of highly skilled maintenance work that requires an in-depth knowledge of various trades, including mechanical, electrical and pneumatics. The Maintenance Mechanic is expected to troubleshoot, repair, install, adjust and maintain machinery, devices, moving parts and equipment.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, repair, rebuild, and otherwise maintain heavy duty and highly complicated precision machine tools and equipment requiring a broad knowledge of mechanics, machine design, machining practices and techniques.
• Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating difficulties; effect repairs and adjustments, either temporarily to keep machine in production, or permanently if required and feasible.
• Rebuild machines and overhaul troublesome components and attachments to involve dismantling, inspection, machining and/or replacement of purchased parts.
• Lay out repair parts; perform minor fabrication of parts using mills, lathes, grinders, etc. 
• Perform basic welding using established practices and techniques.
• Perform machinist's work having to do with the installation of new machine tools or relocation of existing machines to involve erection, leveling, fitting, and aligning operations.
• Complete all required paperwork, quality records, documents, etc.
• Comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. 
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards, and clean/restock area at end of shift.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years maintenance technician or equivalent experience with machine repair, pneumatics, electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems required
• Associate Degree in industrial maintenance or other relevant area preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic prints

JOB RELATED INFORMATION:

•  Physical demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lifting of up to 50 pounds.  Frequent walking on a daily basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and     The employee is regularly required to climb or balance; talk or hear; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Travel – the amount of travel required for the position is less than once per year, < 5%.
• Language skills – The employee must have a working comprehension of the English language complimented with workplace levels of grammar, composition, oral and written communication skills.
• Steel toed shoes/boots, Safety glasses and hearing protect when required

Accounts Receivable Associate

Our client, a provider of housing and care for those with developmental disabilities is seeking multiple Accounts Receivable Associates to assist at their corporate offices in Watertown, WI.  This role performs accounts receivable functions including billing for services, updating information for individuals served, reviewing and reconciling individual’s personal funds, and processing daily cash receipts.  This position is a contract for hire which delivers full benefits and pays in the $13-$16 range based on experience.

The incumbent of this role:

• Processes billings for all services provided for assigned locations
• Monitors payments, assists in resolution of open accounts receivable issues and collection of open accounts receivables for assigned locations
• Maintains master file records of individuals served necessary for billing
• Provides information to outside agencies as needed
• Posts daily cash receipts to open accounts receivable records
• Assist in preparation or prepares paperwork necessary to establish and maintain funding for individuals served
• Monitor assets for individuals served for proper usage and appropriate limits under various state programs
• Process payments and receipts of individual’s personal funds

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years working in an accounting function.
• Associates degree in Accounting or Business or equivalent experience with exposure to accrual accounting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products
• Familiar with business office procedures; display high degree of accuracy and moderate speed in operation of keyboarding and 10-key.  

The Associate Vendor Manager will be located in Seattle. He/she will multi-task to keep moment of different projects in parallel.  The role will have daily interaction with locker vendors and requires solid written and verbal communication skills.  The incumbent will manage projects and deliver on time, while tracking progress and cost through metrics.

Job Responsibilities

-Drive marketing programs to build brand awareness and adoption, including providing direct sales team with collateral and tools

-Plan and deliver online campaigns, including email campaigns and placements.

Required Experience

-A Bachelor’s Degree required, with PMP/PMI Certification preferred.

-A minimum of 5 years of project management and vendor interaction

-Proficiency in Excel and experience in Salesforce preferred.

-Previous experience installing redboxes or other vendor equipment in retail locations preferred.

SUMMARY

This Manufacturing team member is responsible for the delivery of customer-specific products that meet high quality standards and customer requirements within a team-based manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The team member will demonstrate a contribution to the growth of a team environment and will be expected to meet all responsibilities listed below in a quality and professional manner.

Basic abilities and skills:

·         Demonstrate the flexibility to carry out multiple tasks contributing toward the delivery of products to customer specifications

·         Demonstrate proficiency and accuracy with assembly and process skills required to build product in a repetitive environment.

·         Able to accurately complete and follow detailed instructions and procedures, identify and select components, complete paperwork and labeling manufactured products.

·         Responsible for dependable attendance, punctual habits and maintaining clean and organized work areas.

·         Able to interface professionally with internal and external customers as well as provide customer support/training through hands on or technical presentations.

·         Know and promote the Dedicated Computing Quality System.

·         Other duties as assigned.

Technological Advancement:

·         Ability to specialize in pre-determined area of technology i.e. product hardware, product control software, operating systems, mechanical assembly/integration.

·         Ability to help with the standardization of products during the developmental cycle, leading to successful manufacturability, both hardware and software related items

Process Improvement/Advancement:

·         Maintain modern manufacturing techniques, utilizing the latest software/technology based equipment.

·         Identify, analyze, document, and communicate failures and irregularities in the process or systems being produced.

·         Effective and continual participation in improvement activities ranging from process related issues to peer performance feedback.

Teamwork:

·         Willingness to flex to different parts of the operation or organization to assist areas in need of additional resources.

·         Ability to work well with a diverse group of co-workers, assist in training of other members and promote a strong team effort to ensure timely and efficient completion of customer requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required:

·         High School Diploma or GED

·         2 years of experience in computer related field or equivalent combination of training and in a technical capacity, objective evidence of accelerated knowledge of operating systems, computer hardware or related technology required (i.e. MCSE, MCP, ACE (Unix), or other industry recognized certifications).

·         Ability to read and comprehend instructions.

·         Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations, and other associates of the organization.

·         Ability to effectively communicate instructions to assist in the training of other associates.

·         Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

·         Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

·         Ability to work up to 10 hour shifts and including Saturdays as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with the assistance of others. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typically, this includes a climate-controlled, low to moderate noise environment.

SUMMARY

The Customer Service Representative is responsible to grow and maintain key accounts in conjunction with Strategic Account Managers and Project Managers.  They are instrumental in creating a positive customer experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops and maintains customer relationships making 100% customer satisfaction top priority.
• Provides customer support such as responding to customer inquiries, entering RFQs and orders, researching status of RFQs and orders, and providing product pricing and availability as requested.
• Interacts with internal departments to ensure customer expectations are communicated and met.
• Performs order entry duties and answers customer order inquiries, working with other internal team members to receive answers as necessary.
• Strives to meet sales target as established in the annual forecast by Sales Manager and Sales Director.
• Proactively follows up on open quotes and projects with key customers.
• Manages Customer Scorecard activity creating action lists for improvement.
• Ability to anticipate issues and work with cross-functional resources for problem resolution.
• Keeps up-to-date knowledge of the industry and accounts.
• Prepares documentation as needed and handle all documents and correspondence professionally and in a timely manner.
• Assists in researching pricing information as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) year degree or equivalent experience is required. Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university is preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of related experience in a sales environment with heavy customer interaction; manufacturing environment preferred.

JOB SKILLS

• Technical and/or cable and electronic component knowledge desired.
• Knowledge of ERP/CRM systems preferred, such as SAP.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid critical thinking skills to analyze information and develop creative approaches to problem solving.
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement is preferred.
• Proven track record of leading successful teams toward a common goal.
• A team player that can relate to people at all levels of the organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and able to function comfortably in a fast paced, constantly changing and ambiguous environment.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, suppliers, and employees.
• Superior ability to escalate tactfully in order to receive acceptable customer resolution.
• Portrays a positive and professional image. Ability to establish relations with a wide range of personalities, cultural backgrounds and educational levels.

Job Description

Are you skilled in editing print files, files for designers and handling rework issues that arise?  If so, we have an immediate 8-month contract Editor role with our Client’s Design Quality team. This role is responsible for helping to create the best possible reading experience by ensuring the highest level of print and digital content quality across all formats and devices. The ideal candidate will have a background in design and pre-press production, with a deep knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, page layout for print and digital, file validation and QA. They will also have experience with e-book conversion and troubleshooting on devices, and the ability to solve problems and implement solutions in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.

You will work with the Design and Production teams to maintain a high quality bar for file quality, and develop and improve quality assurance processes. You should have excellent written and presentation skills, and the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure the highest level of end-to-end production quality.

Responsibilities

• Final File QA – ensure design assets meet APub requirements.
• Support reworks process and perform late-stage changes for final pre-press files.
• Prepare final files for sub-licensing team.
• Diagnose printing and file rejection issues.
• Update process documentation and the Apub Design Guidelines.
• Test e-book quality on-device, assessing the quality of Kindle e-books and data about those books.

Required Skills:

• Background in UX , print production, and understanding of design principles.
• 2-5 years of experience in editing, quality assurance or publishing-related operations
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator CC, and PDF export settings
• Experience with eBook conversion
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office tools, specifically MS Excel

Preferred Skills

• Project management experience
• Understanding of Print-On-Demand systems.
• Experience with rich media and Digital Asset Management systems.
• Strong visual design skills.
• Experience working in one or more foreign languages a plus (German, Spanish, Italian, or French)
• Excellent written and oral communication, ability to bridge technical and non-technical issues.

Our client, a financial group in the Milwaukee area who works with high-net individuals and businesses to develop a financial plan, create customized executive benefits programs, implement a needs-based insurance strategy or prepare a detailed asset allocation analysis, seeks a Financial Services Office Manager to assist the group in daily operations. The individual selected for this position will primarily perform administrative tasks to assist in the process of establishing and servicing client accounts.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Correspond with clients via phone and e-mail as needed.
• Process and track paperwork for client service requests (gather forms needed, send forms to clients, receive forms from clients, send forms to service centers, and verify requests completed).
• Process and track paperwork for new account/contract/policy applications (gather paperwork needed, send paperwork to clients, receive paperwork from clients, enter information into system for electronic applications, submit application paperwork or electronic application to service center, and verify applications processed in a timely manner).
• Receive and submit checks to fund accounts/contracts/policies.
• Track commissions earned on accounts/contracts/policies.
• Type and send dictated e-mails and letters.
• General copying, scanning, and faxing of paperwork.
• Scan and file paperwork in electronic filing system.
• Other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualified Candidates will:

• Have at least 3+ years’ experience supporting individuals in a professional services firm.
• Display strong communication skills, exacting attention to details and consistent follow-up skills, with the ability to manage a high-volume of paperwork.
• Demonstrate excellent computer skills with the ability to use the Internet to locate and complete forms. -Possess an interest in Personal Financial strategies and display a solid understanding of financial applications.
• Communicate effectively with customers, underwriters, and remote service centers over the phone and via e-mail.
• Display a disciplined personality, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, resolve conflicting priorities, and show initiative.
• Be willing to complete a background check, including Fingerprinting.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Associates Degree's will be considered.

HR GENERALIST

Educated Solutions Corp, a staffing firm in Brookfield, WI, has an exciting opportunity for an HR Generalist to join their internal team.  The HR Generalist provides day-to-day support striving to deliver quality communication and services to ESC internal staff, primarily recruiters and account managers, as well as ESC candidates/clients. This role requires effectively multi-tasking while providing oversight to all things administrative, advertising, social media, various special projects and office reception/flow. This position is a 40 hour salaried role with full benefits, 401K and annual pay in the $30K - $35K range with a quarterly performance bonus.

This role maintains the daily key Administrative/Reception/Office Flow duties, but also includes an Advertising and Special Project component that delivers daily variety and “fun” to this position.  There is ample room for growth as this position ultimately fully supports all of ESC and its internal staff of 15.  Key duties are as follows:

Administrative:

• Coordinate and direct all administrative tasks for the ESC business.
• Own posting of all jobs for the company which involves daily updates and changes for 100s of job postings.
• Meet with candidates to complete new hire paperwork and employment packages while verifying validity and completeness of information
• Follow-up with individuals to receive missing/incomplete employment paperwork
• Conduct detailed reference checks and complete employment verification requests
• Conduct Educational and Criminal Background checks to ensure that candidates meet pre-employment qualifications.
• Schedule and coordinate drug screening appointments for candidates.
• Maintain accuracy of information and update internal tracking and metrics related to recruiting and account management staff.
• Collect and organize weekly employee hours/timecards
• Enter and maintain candidate information within ESCAPE applicant tracking system
• Generate recruitment metric reports both manually, using Excel and using applicant tracking system
• Open, sort & distribute incoming/outgoing mail
• Maintain and update Executive and shared calendars with meeting dates, relevant candidate information and other pertinent details
• Perform filing of confidential documents/materials
• Complete unemployment forms and verification calls as required
• Maintain new hire benefit eligibility, communications and enrollment
• Work with owners and key account managers to take on special administrative projects

Reception/Office Flow:

• Act as lead receptionist for all ESC office visitors.
• Assure ESC is prepared for all visitors making each feel extremely welcome and comfortable.
• Assure office flow as to the most efficient room/table/seat resource allocation.
• Monitor office supply levels and replenish as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of all office work spaces.
• Work with building ownership and maintenance to report all issues and follow through until issues are solved.

Advertising:

• Direct, coordinate and update all Social Media related to ESC business.
• Update Facebook and LinkedIn with relevant and timely content.
• Deliver weekly assignments to recruiting/account management staff to assure timely and consistent content levels within ESC’s social media footprint.
• Coordinate vendors related to all social media.
• Assure ESC staff has all tools and training to assure strong social media presence.
• Work with ESC recruiting team, both individually and as a team, to assure all are well equipped with social media tools and process to forward the ESC social media footprint.
• Develop ESC social media strategy to assure continued growth in this key element of advertising and online presence. 
• Research college and job posting websites
• Work and negotiate with job posting vendors regarding posting ESC jobs and searching for candidates
• Form relationships with posting vendors and local area leaders to create candidate pipelines

Special Projects

• Continually maintain and update the ESC process and procedure manuals.
• Assist with training of new employees.
• Take on other special projects as needed related to ESC business

Qualifications:

• 2+ years relevant office management or administrative experience 
• Proficiency with MS Office suite of tools including strong Word, Excel, Outlook and calendaring abilities.
• Proficiency using Social Media tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Aptitude and ability to deliver and report basic metrics related to the staffing business
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills
• Strong initiative and drive to take on additional tasks

Preferred but not required:

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• On the job internet experience including working with job boards, job posting sites and networking sites.
• Human Resources or recruiting experience.
• Background with accounting or benefits
• Background using candidate/client applicant tracking systems.
• Experience analyzing and delivering metrics/numerical reporting.

The Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of highly skilled maintenance work that requires an in-depth knowledge of various trades, including mechanical, electrical and pneumatics. The Maintenance Mechanic is expected to troubleshoot, repair, install, adjust and maintain machinery, devices, moving parts and equipment.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, repair, rebuild, and otherwise maintain heavy duty and highly complicated precision machine tools and equipment requiring a broad knowledge of mechanics, machine design, machining practices and techniques.
• Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating difficulties; effect repairs and adjustments, either temporarily to keep machine in production, or permanently if required and feasible.
• Rebuild machines and overhaul troublesome components and attachments to involve dismantling, inspection, machining and/or replacement of purchased parts.
• Lay out repair parts; perform minor fabrication of parts using mills, lathes, grinders, etc. 
• Perform basic welding using established practices and techniques.
• Perform machinist's work having to do with the installation of new machine tools or relocation of existing machines to involve erection, leveling, fitting, and aligning operations.
• Complete all required paperwork, quality records, documents, etc.
• Comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. 
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards, and clean/restock area at end of shift.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years maintenance technician or equivalent experience with machine repair, pneumatics, electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems required
• Associate Degree in industrial maintenance or other relevant area preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic prints

JOB RELATED INFORMATION:

•  Physical demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lifting of up to 50 pounds.  Frequent walking on a daily basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and     The employee is regularly required to climb or balance; talk or hear; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Travel – the amount of travel required for the position is less than once per year, < 5%.
• Language skills – The employee must have a working comprehension of the English language complimented with workplace levels of grammar, composition, oral and written communication skills.
• Steel toed shoes/boots, Safety glasses and hearing protect when required

Maintenance Supervisor – Milwaukee, WI

Our client, a chemical manufacturing company is seeking a fulltime Maintenance Supervisor in Milwaukee, WI.  A competitive salary and strong benefit plan including a pension, medical, dental, vision, 401K will be offered. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure plant equipment is maintained by providing direct leadership to Maintenance team. Incumbent will be responsible for maintenance schedule, performance metrics, and quality improvement.

 Job Responsibilities

• Utilize maintenance resources to ensure that plant equipment is maintained to operate safely and efficiently, and preventive maintenance is completed on schedule.
• Provide direct leadership by example for the Maintenance Technicians and all plant employees.
• Build a strong maintenance team who cooperates and shares technical expertise for the benefit of the team.
• Guide employee performance and development through daily communication and annual performance evaluations.
• Increase technical excellence in the maintenance department through external training and development.
• Set work and on-call schedules to ensure that maintenance coverage is consistent with plant operational needs.
• Continually improve operations by collaborating with maintenance technicians, peers and management.
• Manage contractors, including safety training, on site job management and quality control.
• Facilitate communication between operations and maintenance to improve work efficiency and Maximo utilization.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule and ensure all documentation is kept current on the asset management system.
• Improve the asset management system to its fullest capabilities including Preventive Maintenance, Planning, Safety Plans, the spare parts inventory, and reporting capabilities for failure analysis.
• Develop metrics for performance, PM and WO completion. Utilize metrics for performance evaluation and as a means of communication with plant management.
• Maintain and continually improve the Mechanical Integrity Procedures to ensure the ongoing

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Supervisory or lead experience in an industrial environment
• 5-10 years maintenance or operational experience in an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated leadership through identifying and implementing corrective actions
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required.
• Knowledge of a computerized maintenance management system is preferred.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand up to 10 hours per day.

• Ability to climb ladders and stairways up to 40 feet in height on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to travel as needed and work outside of normal business hours.
• Frequent 12 to 16 hour workdays may be required as a result of continuous plant operations.
• Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching.

Material Handler

Summary:

Packages materials and products manually by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transport incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas as assigned
• Operate forklift, electrical hoist or other power-driven equipment including overhead cranes to load or move materials
• Supply production area with needed materials from inventory
• Load or unload material onto or from pallets, trays, or shelves
• Empty garbage and scrap bins
• Process required paper work
• All position requirements must be met
• Tooling requirements per Employee Handbook
• All work is to be done in accordance with established OSHA and industry safety standards.

Qualifications:

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

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 6 months – 1 year forklift experience

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and general PC usage.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Areas in this facility contain electromagnetic radiation that may interfere with the operation of implanted defibrillators, pacemakers, or other medical devices.

Our client, is a custom residential design-build cabinet shop. They specialize in manufacturing one of kind residential bars, kitchen and bath cabinetry, built ins and matching style and color in existing homes. The organization prides itself in hiring talented team members and is seeking a Part Time Office Assistant.

Job Description

Flexible, part-time schedule to perform clerical and office-related tasks. The incumbent in this role will answer incoming phone calls, file documents, match invoices, track simple inventory, perform data entry, and complete other miscellaneous tasks.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of experience in an Administrative Support, Accounting Assistant, or Office Manager role.
• Strong data entry skills, with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to work independently to proactively achieve goals.
• Experience in a manufacturing or similar setting preferred, including managing material orders.
• Experience tracking costs, orders, and inventory to a job preferred
• Technically proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Organize and track sub-contractor folders, including gathering required documents and keeping sub-contractor folders up to date.
• Track required licenses and other credential renewels and continuing education documentation.
• Open, close, and organize job folders
• Prepare and organize appointment and job folders with necessary document preparation.
• Social media updates and postings

Production Operator – Lubbock, TX

Our client, a chemical manufacturing company is seeking Production Operators. This is a full-time role, with excellent benefits and a pension plan with potential for growth based on the following logistics:

Pay: $14/hr-15/hr

Shift: Week 1: 7:00am-4:30pm, Week 2: 10am-8pm, hours alternate every other week.

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction in an efficient and cost-effective manner, by performing the duties necessary for safe and efficient production and filling.  The role works in a large warehouse performing a variety of duties related to a production schedule.  Potential duties to be performed:

• Filling and emptying drums of chemicals and powders
• Moving drums, equipment, etc.
• Using math (calculator/computer) to determine proper steps and changes with equipment (trained)
• Monitoring levels via computer
• Washing and cleaning equipment
• Completing inventory and checklists (including safety)

• Manufacturing processes – blending and packaging
• Hooking/unhooking hoses to and from trucks and tanks
• Taking samples to the lab
• Completing inventory/checklists
• Entering data into the computer system
• Adjusting Chemical Variables
• Operating forklift/lift truck (will train)
• Loading and unloading tank trucks and rail cars of product (use forklift – will train)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs production and filling duties according to existing Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) to include computer entry of all necessary paperwork
• Able to produce and fill aqua ammonia, bleach, white room products, optical brightener, prep and fill cylinders. 
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly product and facility inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards

• Maintains “Good Housekeeping” practices throughout the warehouse
• Complies with all established SOPs, Safety and RCEP policies
• Must manage any wastes in accordance with applicable SOPs, including labeling, storage, and profiling
• Supports effective communication with all departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

Qualifications

• NONE! We are willing to train from the ground up so we desire a clean background, ability to pass a drug screen and a strong work ethic.  Past warehouse experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements:

• High School Deploma or GED
• Must be able to accurately transfer written and verbal information and enter data into existing computer system
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Must be able to work in an un-cooled warehouse facility  
• Must be able to roll a 285-pound cylinder from a pallet onto the floor
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently

Required Skills:

1. This person must have a demonstrable track record of sourcing senior and hard to fill roles.
2. Experience recruiting passive candidates for technical and non-technical roles.

Services to be Performed

Are you a senior level Recruiter/Source, skilled at sourcing passive candidates and building effective strategies to fill senior level technical and non-technical roles?  If so, apply with us today for a Recruiter III role with our Client in Seattle.  In this position, you will work with the broader team to drive strategies for candidate attraction and you will foster a collaborative team environment and a strong service-oriented culture that ensures delivery of efficient, effective, quality driven service to internal customers. If you have a reputation for being exceptional at candidate generation, organization and you possess strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to execute, have fun, partner, share and create a great environment where people want to do their best work, this is the job for you.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively sourcing for technical and nontechnical candidates Partner with hiring teams to build effective sourcing strategies and execution.
• Must be able to understand how to recruit passive candidates.
• Build and maintain network of potential candidates through pro-active market research and on-going relationship management; conducts in-depth interviews of potential candidates, demonstrating ability to anticipate hiring manager preferences through high offer-to-interview ratios.
• Recommend ideas and strategies related to recruitment that will contribute to the long-range growth of the company, implementing any new processes and fine tuning standard processes for recruiting that fits within our Client's mission to deliver the highest quality results to the customer.
• Articulate in writing a plan with deliverables, timelines and a formal tracking process.
• Interview candidates within the framework of the position specification. Possess strong ability to screen and prepare a candidate slate within an appropriate and consistent timeline.
• Participate in special projects/recruiting initiatives, including assessment of best practices in interviewing techniques, leveraging of internal sources of talent and identification of top performers for mid to senior-level openings.

Required skills

• 5+ years of corporate and or search firm progressive recruiting
• Proven experience as a technical sourcer
• Experience building and utilizing a variety of sourcing plans and tools, including proactive phone and internet research.
• CTS/ATS experience with sourcing, tracking and managing candidates MS Office - including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple searches, projects and client relationships.
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred skills

• Master's degree
• Strong communication skills, organizational and negotiation skills.
• Ability to execute recruiting strategy, including employer promotion in the marketplace, candidate management, diversity sourcing, and interview process management.
• Self-sufficient and able to work with little direct supervision.
• Strong consulting skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, as a team leader and member.
• Possess strong analytic skills with ability to create, measure, and scale the right workflow between candidates, hiring managers, and the recruiting team. Leadership experience managing recruiters and coordinators.
• Full lifecycle recruiting experience - cradle to grave; from unique candidate sources to offer close CTS/ATS experience with sourcing, tracking, and managing of candidate flow Create and maintain strategic recruiting plans with clearly defined objectives, desired outcomes, and a calendar of events

Role Overview
The Security Receptionist monitors all individuals (coworkers, visitors, contractors, vendors) entering and exiting the main entrance to the building. They act as an ambassador of the company by welcoming and providing information to all visitors. Effectively answer and route inbound phone calls received over the main company phone lines.

Key Areas of Responsibility
§ Greet and direct all visitors, including vendors and clients
§ Ensures completion of sign-in and security procedures
§ Locating and contacting coworkers who have a visitor
§ Answer and route inbound company phone calls
§ Monitor and maintain proper radio communication for any emergency and non-emergency activities
§ Maintain access control to office

Responsibilities
§ Respond to any emergency such as fire, explosion, flood, power outage, medical emergency, workplace violence, etc.
§ Perform security checks on coworkers entering and exiting the office
§ Report any suspicious activity and enforce security plans and procedures

Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
§ Bachelor’s degree.

Other Required Qualifications
§ Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions regarding emergency and non-emergency situations
§ Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
§ Friendly and welcoming disposition
§ Strong attention to detail
§ Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
§ Strong organizational and time management skills
§ Must be able to work independently with little supervision

Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, this position is responsible for preparing materials for shipment and verifying and entering receipt of all incoming shipments. Also maintains cleanliness of warehouse and spooling of wire. Education/Experience: • High School Diploma or GED • Related experience or training Marginal Duties and Responsibilities: • Maintains cleanliness of warehouse and Shipping and Receiving Department. • Operates the forklift truck occasionally when pulling, loading, or moving merchandise • delivers or picks-up parts from vendor or customers • Must be able to lift 50lbs

Summary:

We are seeking a Surface Grinder. In this role you will be responsible for the set up and operation of reciprocating and/or rotary surface grinding machines. You will be able to work with one of Mattison’s more unique grinding machines in that it has both vertical and horizontal grinding heads. You will also be able to take advantage of the latest grinding wheel technology to allow us to hold close tolerances and variable speed spindle drives.

What’s in the job:

• Set up, adjust and operate a surface grinder to achieve required finish to flat surfaces having several related dimensions.
• Set up using blocking, aligning, and securing of irregular shaped work pieces, use magnetic chuck and/or sine plate where applicable.
• Dress and change wheels for various finish requirements, radius, and/or angles.
• Assist in development and implementation of process improvement initiatives.

What does it take:
 

• HSD/GED; or 5-7 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge on operation of Blanchard (rotary) style surface grinders a plus.
• Knowledge of grinding angels, four and six side grinding, and grinding parts square required.
• General knowledge of manual machine operations required.
• Experienced using and interpreting inspection tools (micrometer, caliper, depth micrometer, etc).
• Must be able to read blueprints at a level equivalent to the MATC Blueprint Reading class.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Physical Requirements: Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Must regularly lift or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.

Our client, a chemical manufacturing company, is seeking a Warehouse/Process Specialist for their 1^st shift role in University Park, IL. This role offers a strong benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision insurance based on good tenure under the following logistics:

Location: University Park, IL

Shift/Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, overtime as needed.

Pay: $15-16/hr

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for the operation of chemical processes (adjusting variables such as temperature, pressure, feed rate, sampling, etc.)

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with all safety and regulatory compliance programs.
•  Maintain housekeeping in assigned areas while working in a safe manner & following all established SOP’s
• Use the PPE as specified in the SOP's.
• Be an active member of the emergency response team and associated training.
• Fill out the regulatory paperwork, inspections, and checklists as assigned meeting the intent of the regulations.
• Maintain regulatory compliance (RCRA, Title V, Air Permits, and OSHA regulations) in assigned areas.
• Participate in mandatory Environmental, Health, & Safety and process specific training.
• Communicate to shift supervisor or senior operator compliance, safety, and equipment needs as personally identified.
• Fill out the daily and weekly inspections check sheets as assigned.
• Fill out all vessel batch logs, reports, manifests, check sheets, etc. as assigned.
• Complete prism tasks for material transfers move tickets, material usage, prism logs, and work orders, raw material inventory, produced inventory, and ensure compliance to PRISM and ISO 9001:2000 SOP’s and documentation as directed by the shift supervisor or senior operator.
• Operate processes (adjusting variables such as temperature, pressure, feed rate, sampling, etc.) in accordance with SOP’s; notify shift supervisor or senior operator of deviations from the SOP’s
• Perform auxiliary tasks such as tank transfers, bulk truck or railcar loading/unloading, container emptying and filling, dumping bags and supersacks, sampling, etc.
• Recommend changes in SOP’s and process-related equipment.
• Participate in regulatory and process training activities as required and review changes/additions with your supervisor. Must be RCRA compliance.
• Uphold client’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers
• Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in production areas as needed as directed by shift supervisor or senior operator, and building managers.
• Communicate production status, problems, and needs to shift supervisor or senior operator.
• Works with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provides back-up support as necessary.
• Supports effective communication with all internal departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

 EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to operate a forklift; previous experience preferred.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs on occasion, 50 lbs. frequently.
• Able to stand for up to 12 hours per day.
• Able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 50 feet on occasion.
• Able to perform manual dexterity tasks.
• Due to safety concerns, the wearing of contact lenses is prohibited.
• Ability to wear a respirator for up to 4 hours a day. Please refer to the SOP for facial hair guidelines.