QualiTech

Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift Quali Tech, LLC is a manufacturer of plant nutrition, animal nutrition, and food ingredients products and services. Found in 1967, Quali Tech has been developing new techniques to formulate specialized combinations of ingredients resulting in high quality, cost-effective and innovative products and services guided by our values. World Class Customer Service Uncompromising Quality Family Feel/Professionally Run Qualitech is seeking experienced Maintenance Technician will troubleshoot, install, setup, maintain, repair and upgrade production lines, will assemble and disassemble mixing, heating and extrusion equipment, and will perform building and HVAC maintenance including inventory management of supplies, materials, parts & tools. The Maintenance Technician will play an active role during large-scale production & building upgrades and/or changeover projects. Shift Hours - 1pm to 9.30pm (Monday - Friday) Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform troubleshooting, repair and installation of: -Mechanical devices and components including Gears, bearings, drives and gearboxes -Electronic devices and components including low and high voltage AC & DC motors, sensors, PLC's, actuators, power supplies, transformers, heating and cooling controls and systems -Pneumatics systems including compressors, logic circuits, actuators, sensors Perform preventive inspections, lubrication, periodic and incidental maintenance, and repair of production equipment & HVAC. Perform maintenance, inspection, testing, and operation of all steam boilers and related equipment. Perform fabrication of equipment and parts through welding and some basic machining processes Assist in the design, specification and/or procurement of new equipment Coach and train production operators in basic maintenance of production machinery and equipment Work as a team and communicate professionally. Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Perform duties within quality control and safety guidelines. Keep work area, shop floor and other areas clean and maintained. Follow standard work protocols, WOs, WIPs Understand and promote safety in all areas of the facility Communicate status of maintenance projects and issues with department lead and management Accept direction and work with minimal supervision Education and Experience High school diploma or general education degree and five or more years industrial maintenance or equivalent experience Two-year technical training degree desired Forklift certification Proficient use of hand and power tools, pipe threading, TIG welding Electrical experience with AC/DC high and low voltages Read and comprehend schematics, blueprints, specifications, procedure manuals and instructions Possess a valid Special MN Boiler's License, or ability to obtain Skilled operation of stand-up and sit-down forklifts. Knowledge of maintenance and asset management software (FIIX, MP2 etc.) Experience in manufacturing environment Experience in an FDA regulated environment Compensation details: 36-42 Hourly Wage PIf34e56b5-

Supervisor - Food Manufacturing Quali Tech, LLC is a manufacturer of plant nutrition, animal nutrition, and food ingredients products and services. Found in 1967, QualiTech has been developing new techniques to formulate specialized combinations of ingredients resulting in high quality, cost-effective and innovative products and services guided by our values. World Class Customer Service Uncompromising Quality Family Feel/Professionally Run QualiTech is growing, and we are seeking a highly motivated Supervisor to join our team at Kankakee IL. They o versee all aspects of the manufacturing of products at QTK and organize and monitor workflow on all production shifts. Develop cost effective processes and reduce waste while also increasing productivity and employee satisfaction. Troubleshoot processes and provide on-going training to all production personnel. Conduct inventory and double-checking of packing sheets. Ensure the safety of workers in the organization by ensuring safety policy compliance for the departments. Start up and shut down the boilers, both for food processing steam as well as for building heat. Respond to fire alarm panel reports. Guide and instruct maintenance on daily activities and preventative maintenance as well as immediate repairs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Supervisor is responsible for clearly communicating the production and packing schedule to all shifts. This includes participating in hiring employees to meet production goals. The supervisor coaches new employees and evaluates the performance of the workers. The supervisor implements continuous improvement activity to reduce feed and increase productivity. This individual will lead the team in applying Good Manufacturing Practices for safe food and feed. They will set the example by following processes and abiding by all safety policies. They are expected to ask questions when the process is unclear or results are in question. Troubleshoot processes to maintain consistent in-spec production throughput. Assist in maintaining staff by interviewing, selecting, orientating, and training Provide ongoing training to all production personnel on each of the following: Start up and shut down of Heat Treat/Toasting line Production line operation Production line quality control and troubleshooting Production computer work (rate recording, packing recording, etc.) Proper cleaning procedures both facility and equipment Work Safety Good Manufacturing Practices Start up and shut down of Specialty Milling Implement process improvements and assist in their development. Ensure all Quality Requirements are being met on a daily basis, communicating any non-conformances to Management for review. Drive manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, and disciplining employees; coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures. Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the processes; setting processing variables; observing equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments. Coordinate efforts with management to troubleshoot any product quality discrepancies and execute on suggested adjustments to ensure finished product quality. Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards. Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all equipment and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures. Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action. Assist with Incident Report Investigations, determine root cause and propose immediate and preventative corrective actions. Maintain food safety culture in regards to food defense, quality and cGMPs for production and warehousing of products. Oversee boiler house responsibilities - start up as needed, shut down as needed. Maintain working knowledge of the fire system, responding to calls as-needed. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education preferred Five or more years of relevant manufacturing experience (food manufacturing preferred) Three or more years of supervisory or leadership experience is preferred Mechanical aptitude required PIf1cbb-2598

Maintenance Technician Quali Tech, LLC is a manufacturer of plant nutrition, animal nutrition, and food ingredients products and services. Found in 1967, QualiTech has been developing new techniques to formulate specialized combinations of ingredients resulting in high quality, cost-effective and innovative products and services guided by our values. World Class Customer Service Uncompromising Quality Family Feel/Professionally Run QualiTech is growing, and we are seeking a highly motivated Maintenance Technician to join our team at Kankakee IL. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for constructing, repairing, installation and remove various machines, equipment, and conduit, both metal and PVC, with respect to quality, good sanitation practices and safety in an efficient manner. Main responsibilities include trouble shooting, installation, repair of all electrical equipment, and instrumentation. PLC background is a plus. Must be qualified to work on 480 volt/3 phase electrical applications. The Maintenance Technician must be willing to work overtime and respond to call-in work. This is a full time, benefit eligible position - Hours are Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reads and interprets drawings and layouts. Sets up and operates the equipment necessary to perform all functions of the craft. Installs, maintains, replaces, moves or removes equipment, machines and piping or any other production or maintenance devices. Installs and maintains insulation on equipment, piping, ducts and spouting. Makes repairs to and checks machines and equipment for correct operation. Performs all operations necessary for the construction, installation and repair of equipment and devices designated. Maintains shop cleanliness. Does necessary carpenter work. Performs the lining of conveyors. Maintains a clean and orderly work area and removes material and equipment from job site. Rebuild, repair, replace damaged, defective, or worn parts. Troubleshoot, locate, identify, or diagnose electrical malfunction. Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring systems or components. Test electrical circuits, components or systems. Test electrical system for faulty connections. Testing, maintaining, and modifying facility's control systems Installs, programs, and maintains: Instrumentation equipment Programmable Logic Controllers Sensors Analyzing and interpreting data Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Education, Experience, and Skills: High school diploma or general education degree and five or more years industrial maintenance or equivalent experience Two-year technical training degree desired Completion of a 4-year electrical apprenticeship program and/or 8 years of equivalent electrical maintenance experience Knowledge of maintenance and asset management software (FIIX, MP2 etc.) Experience in FDA regulated manufacturing environment. Forklift certification preferred. Proficient use of hand and power tools, pipe threading, TIG welding Electrical experience with AC/DC high and low voltages Read and comprehend schematics, blueprints, specifications, procedure manuals and instructions. Work Environment: Exposure to noise, heat, excessive changes in temperature and humidity, and airborne dust particles. Safety Equipment: Bump caps, hearing protection, hair net, beard net (if applicable), uniforms, safety glasses, gloves, and safety boots. Compensation details: 28-36 Hourly Wage PI78abf006fd81-4498

QA Technician Quali Tech, LLC is a manufacturer of plant nutrition, animal nutrition, and food ingredients products and services. Found in 1967, Quali Tech has been developing new techniques to formulate specialized combinations of ingredients resulting in high quality, cost-effective and innovative products and services guided by our values. World Class Customer Service Uncompromising Quality Family Feel/Professionally Run Qualitech is seeking experienced Quality Assurance Tech for 2nd shift to ensure product safety and the quality of all products in the Food Divisions as well as ensuring regulatory compliance with regulatory bodies, customers and QualiTech. Shift Hours - 1:30 PM to 10 PM (Monday - Friday) Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting analytical results of products and raw materials including alerting out of compliance results Assist in administering the Company's Quality Program in accordance with customer and company requirements. This includes: Review and assist in development of QA procedures Regular review of production and receiving records Sensory evaluation, visual inspection and analyses (Organoleptic, Moisture, Water Activity) of raw ingredient and finished product samples Maintain sample retain library Conduct final wash inspections of all production rooms Assist in troubleshooting product discrepancies Internal audits of cGMP areas and premises, including glass and brittle inventories Maintain lab safety Conduct Monthly/Quarterly/Bi-Annual/Annual tasks as required by the Food Safety Calendar Conduct environmental analyses, i.e. swabbing Conduct titration analysis of sanitation chemicals Participate in finished goods hold/release system Conduct tasks in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices. Lend technical support to R&D and Operations as appliable Assist in customer complaint investigations Assist in the compliance with all appropriate third-party audits such as BRC, Safe Food/Safe Feed and HACCP. Create & Maintain production documents including archival storage & organization, master document storage, certificates of analysis. Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED required and 3 years experience in quality control and assurance in an FDA regulated industry or Bachelor's Degree in a science related field preferred. A background in manufacturing and processing environments is desired. Proven analytical strengths and experience. Compensation details: 22-25 Hourly Wage PI7db690921d21-2160