<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Job Title: Quality Inspector 
Location: Buffalo, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range: $22 - $30 Hourly
Company: R&amp;M Manufacturing
About Us: R&amp;M Manufacturing, part of the Arise Industrial Manufacturing family, was founded in 1968 to produce precision sheet metal components. With over 50 years providing excellence in sheet metal fabrication, R&amp;M will assist with all sheet metal needs - from prototyping to production runs.
The R&amp;M team's mission is to surpass the competition by delivering superior quality with integrity and fostering dynamic partnerships with customers. The core values emphasize safety as the top priority, investing in growth and training, operating with honesty, providing world-class service, and promoting teamwork for organizational improvement.
Job Overview: An inspector is responsible for ensuring that products meet specific standards of quality before they are distributed or sold. Their duties involve examining materials, components, and finished products for defects or inconsistencies, measuring products against predefined criteria, and conducting tests to verify quality. Inspectors document their findings, report any issues, and may work closely with production teams to address problems and implement improvements. This role requires keen attention to detail, knowledge of industry standards, and the ability to use various inspection tools and techniques to maintain product quality.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Check Production 1st piece, in process and last piece to verify the parts meet the customer's specifications.</li>
<li>Works with supervisors and operators to make necessary adjustments as are needed.</li>
<li>Records inspection results.</li>
<li>Measures and Records data for First Article Reports.</li>
<li>Measures and records plating thickness.</li>
<li>Final Inspection / authorization to ship product.</li>
<li>May assist in Incoming Inspection.</li>
<li>Performs equipment calibration per schedule.</li>
<li>Maintains an organized work area.</li>
<li>Perform other tasks as assigned and required.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Proficient in use of a variety of measuring equipment.</li>
<li>Proficient blueprint reading skills and be ability to figure a flat layout from a formed view.</li>
<li>Proficient math skills.</li>
<li>Experience with SPC, CPK, Xbar and R charts, Pareto Diagrams, FMEA, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing</li>
<li>Experience with metal manufacturing processes.</li>
<li>Experience with the ISO 9001 standards for documentation and record keeping.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience with quality assurance practices.</li>
</ul>
Why Work with Us?
<ul>
<li>We offer competitive pay as well as an outstanding benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, 401k, Paid Time Off, and more!</li>
<li>We offer opportunities for career growth and development.</li>
<li>We offer a positive work culture with a safe environment while producing quality work efficiently.</li>
</ul>
Benefits: We offer a full-scale comprehensive benefits package including company-provided life and AD&amp;D insurance, disability insurance and virtual medical healthcare services.
The company also offers voluntary medical, dental, vision, supplemental life and AD&amp;D insurance, accidental, critical care and hospital indemnity insurance. Additionally, we offer generous Health Savings Account and 401k/Roth retirement savings plans.
How to Apply: If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you're a great fit for the role, please submit your application here. We look forward to hearing from you!
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming and encouraging applications from everyone. Our company participates in E-Verify to ensure a fair and inclusive employment process.
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Quality Inspector

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Position: Quality Control Manager
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
• Read and interpret specifications, plans, and resource documents to determine
requirements and planning procedures.
• Document and update appropriate logs.
• Conduct, attend and participate in project meetings.
• Obtain, review and submit required submittals and maintain submittal register.
• Obtain, review, write, and submit RFI’s,
• Coordinate Three Phase of Control plan Preparatory, Initial and Final Phases.
• Maintain quality control by frequent and regular inspection of work and work-in-progress.
• Complete all reports and records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain an orderly and clean presence on the jobsite.
• Complete job close-out procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Working knowledge of field construction including systems, practices, general
engineering principals and construction techniques, materials, methods, and
sequencing.
• Familiarity with requirements of USACE EM 385-1-1.
• Experienced with RMS
• Detailed experience with quality control systems.
• Experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance.
• Strong work ethic with a passion to fulfill commitments.
• Sincere obligation to client satisfaction.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, multi-tasking, communication,
and conflict management skills.
• Computer knowledge in sending emails, daily reports, construction look-ahead
schedules, RFI’s etc.• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering
Technology, Building Construction or Building Science.
• Combined experience as a Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager and/or
Assistant PM.
• Engineer on a similar size and type of construction contract.
• Partnership approach to working with architects and engineers.
• MS Office Suite and Bluebeam knowledge and good computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player.
• Self-motivation and time management skills.
• Must be willing to travel.
Previous Experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a quality control manager, with a minimum of 3 projects
completed with magnitudes of $1M and up. USACE Experience required. Federal clients (VA,
Military) and working in occupied medical facilities is a plus.
If Interested Email your resume to <a href="mailto:Cghamilton@bnwservices.com" target="_blank">Cghamilton@bnwservices.com</a>.

Quality Control Manager

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionSalary: 95,000-115,000 
At Horwitz, we dont just offer jobswe build careers. For over 100 years, weve been a leader in HVAC, plumbing, electrical services, delivering exceptional service while fostering a supportive and innovative workplace. Joining our team means working with passionate professionals in a culture built on safety, accountability, professionalism, motivation, curiosity, and a can-do attitude.
 
Were committed to your growth with training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. Along with competitive benefitsyoull be part of a company that values its employees and makes a positive impact in the community. Join Horwitz and become part of a legacy of excellence and opportunity.
At Horwitz, we are guided by our core values:safety, accountability, professionalism, motivation, curiosity, and a can-do mindset. These values are integral to the role and will shape your approach to all tasks and interactions as you contribute to the success of our projects and company.
 
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Analyze blueprints to determine project scope and requirements.</li>
<li>Utilize Bluebeam software for the layout of mechanical systems.</li>
<li>Perform system take-offs using QuoteSoft Pipe and QuoteSoft Duct.</li>
<li>Collect and organize data to support project estimates.</li>
<li>Build and maintain project estimates in Microsoft Excel.</li>
<li>Communicate with vendors regarding equipment and fixture selection.</li>
<li>Coordinate with trade partners to address project needs (e.g., temperature controls and insulation).</li>
<li>Engage with customers to review upcoming estimates and clarify prior submissions.</li>
<li>Collaborate with project managers to support planning, organization, and progress tracking.</li>
<li>Actively participate in estimate review meetings and provide feedback.</li>
<li>Lead estimate reviews to guide and mentor other team members.</li>
<li>Conduct estimated versus actual performance analysis to identify variances.</li>
<li>Prepare bid breakdowns and complete bid matrices.</li>
<li>Draft clear and professional proposals for submission.</li>
<li> </li>
</ul>
Experience:
<ul>
<li>5+ years of experience in commercial and industrial mechanical estimating
<ul>
<li>Plumbing</li>
<li>Pipefitting</li>
<li>Sheet metal</li>
<li>Medical &amp; laboratory gases preferred, but not required</li>
<li>Process Piping preferred, but not required</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>General mechanical knowledge of the following market sectors 
<ul>
<li>Hospitals</li>
<li>R&amp;D Facilities/laboratories</li>
<li>Manufacturing</li>
<li>Data Centers</li>
<li>Pharmaceuticals</li>
<li>Semiconductors</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Familiarity of QuoteSoft estimating software preferred, but not required</li>
<li>Detail orientated with ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks</li>
<li>Understanding of MCAA labor rates/install efficiencies </li>
</ul>
What Sets Us Apart?
<ul>
<li>Industry Leadership: Horwitz is a trusted name known for delivering top-quality solutions.</li>
<li>Culture: From day one, youll feel the support and encouragement of a team that genuinely cares about your success.</li>
<li>Competitive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, supplemental insurance and competitive PTO.</li>
<li>Community Impact: Be part of a company that gives back. Our goal is to find charities where at least 92% of the money donated goes directly to the cause. By celebrating shared interests, we create a environment that strengthens both our team and our company.</li>
</ul>
 
At Horwitz, youre not just joining a companyyoure joining a legacy of excellence and a future filled with opportunity.

Senior Mechanical Estimator

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
 
SUMMARY: The Telecommunications Tower Antenna Line Lead’s job is to assist in overseeing job sites and construction projects including goal setting and organization of activities to ensure objectives are met. The incumbent assists the Foreman in managing Crew Members and Subcontractors efforts to complete tasks on time, on budget, and to the customers’ satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
<ul>
<li>Assist the Foreman in leading and providing work direction to staff.</li>
<li>Direct the completion of daily tasks per SOW. </li>
<li>Identify and report observations which affect the project schedule, budget, quality and safety and completion, including scope of work changes.</li>
<li>Communicate the daily goals with the crew and delegate tasks to crew members appropriately to their skill set. Provide feedback on performance.</li>
<li>Submit all required daily/weekly/monthly reports and documents (JSA, receipts, inspections, audits, other documents as assigned).</li>
<li>Approve all daily time sheets for the crew.</li>
<li>Coordinate management tasks with the Construction Manager.</li>
<li>Ensure team members follow safety requirements and plans, work safely, and properly wear PPE. </li>
<li>Verify all materials needed to complete the work are at the job site when needed, identify missing materials, work with CM’s to get any missing materials needed to complete assigned tasks efficiently. </li>
<li>Inventory job site materials at the beginning and end of each project.</li>
<li>Ensure truck, trailer, tools, and equipment are inspected and used properly, kept organized and in working condition. </li>
<li>Ensure the job site is clean and safe while working each day onsite, and when the job is completed</li>
<li>Perform crew and team member duties when needed.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS: 
<ul>
<li>All employees must possess the ability to promote and model the Premise Core Values of:</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li>Be Ready to Learn</li>
<li>Own the Result</li>
<li>Build Trust</li>
<li>Do the Right Thing</li>
<li>Drive to Complete</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Required qualifications for this role are: </li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li>1 – 3 years of related experience as a Tower Technician 2 or Antenna Line Lead (required)</li>
<li>Basic technical understanding of the work being managed and performed by the team. </li>
<li>Strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical, math, and reasoning skills.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and workflow changes.</li>
<li>Ability to provide work direction and lead crew members with differing backgrounds, skills, and personalities.</li>
<li>Ability to prepare and schedule step-by-step action plans.</li>
<li>Able to perform trade-specific tasks and operate tools and equipment as needed. </li>
<li>Willing to climb 250+ feet in all weather conditions </li>
<li>Understanding of radio frequency, wireless systems, including RRH’s, antennas, Diplexers, TMA’s, 4G &amp; 5G networks, and familiarity with all carrier standards</li>
<li>Experience and knowledge of Video Quality Audits (VQA’s) and closeout standards</li>
<li>Ability to perform job site PIM, SWEEP, OTDR tests, and other troubleshooting as needed </li>
<li>Ability to install, decommission, assemble, and modify telecom equipment.</li>
<li>Ability to prepare radios, set RET’s, azimuths, down tilts, pull wire, build/test jumpers, and terminate coax and line voltages </li>
<li>Understands specific cable routing, including proficiency in cable management/layout</li>
<li>Ability to work out of aerial lift equipment</li>
<li>Basic knowledge of cranes and crane signals. </li>
<li>Proven ability to read and interpret construction drawings, schematics, and SOW</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate effectively, clearly, and succinctly through spoken and written forms with peers, management, and customers. Able to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds</li>
<li>Ability to learn and use Premise provided software. </li>
<li>Working knowledge of construction, quality, safety, and OSHA guidelines.</li>
<li>Specific certifications and licensing, as needed
<ul>
<li>Competent Climber</li>
<li>OSHA, CPR</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Ability to travel and stay overnight at remote job sites as needed (required) </li>
<li>Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a clean driving record</li>
</ol>
 
OTHER REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
<ul>
<li>Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods and honest analysis to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Can see hidden issues. Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answer. Is skilled at using analysis skills to define the problem and identify the solution.</li>
<li>Technical/Professional Knowledge &amp; Skills - Possesses the relevant and required knowledge and skills to effectively perform on the job. Maintains relevant knowledge and skills as appropriate. Keeps up with current developments and trends in the areas of expertise.</li>
<li>Delegating Responsibility - Allocates decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate individuals to maximize the organization and the individual’s effectiveness. Provides support without removing responsibility. Trusts staff to perform and finish their own work. Is good at establishing clear directions.</li>
<li>Managing Work and Priority Setting - Effectively manages one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Can identify and concentrate efforts on the more important priorities. Can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal and creates focus. Can attend to a broader range of activities and gets more done in less time than others.</li>
<li>Safety Awareness - Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee safety and upholds safety standards. Monitors safety or security issues after taking corrective action to ensure continued compliance. Demonstrates the organization’s safety procedures and best practices and is a role model for the desired behaviors.</li>
</ul>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit, walk, lift, squat, push, pull, climb stairs, ladders and possibly towers, hear, see, reach, grasp and use hands and fingers to operate a computer key board, telephone, power tools, and equipment. The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift more than 50 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee will work both inside in a normal indoor office environment and outside at remote job sites. The employee may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, including heat and cold and wet or humid. The employee may work in high places, and/or work around moving mechanical parts, vehicles and other equipment. The employee may also work in areas where the noise volume is loud and constant. The employee must have the ability to frequently travel to remote job sites which will include overnight stays.
Premise Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, veteran-friendly employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
 
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are not all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Telecommunications Tower Antenna & Line Lead

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
The Scheduling Specialist serves as the face of their clinic for clients and their families and supports the clinical team by flexibly serving multiple functions at the clinic. They are responsible for timely and accurate scheduling changes for their staff and clients, coordinating start of service for clients while serving as general facilities support.
Essential Functions:
<ul>
<li>Scheduling: Permanent schedules and scheduling variances. Family guidance. BCBA/Senior meetings. Senior Training meetings. PTO, QTPs, support services, etc.</li>
<li>Accurately records client and staff cancelations, reschedules, and other scheduled time off to ensure clients receive their prescribed treatment hours. </li>
<li>Timely execution of scheduling communication/task needs that takes place at the center.</li>
<li>Implementing best practices for scheduling, including timely delivery.</li>
<li>Meeting or exceeding treatment delivery goals (KPIs) as it relates to provider &amp; client utilization, including make up time.</li>
<li>Coordinating appropriate use of admin time.</li>
<li>Scheduling trainings, i.e. safetycare, Relias, compliance, etc.</li>
<li>Onboarding new clients in partnership with Intake, from meet and greet to first day of ABA.</li>
<li>Support additional in-market centers with scheduling operations as needed.</li>
<li>Greet all clients and families as they arrive to our clinics </li>
<li>Answer phones and respond to or forward requests and/or information.</li>
<li>Facilitates timely and accurate flow of communication between the clinic and Caravel corporate support functions.</li>
<li>New hire day one welcome &amp; center orientation as needed.</li>
<li>Facilitating daily operations, cleanliness, team building, logistics, supply management and organization of center.</li>
</ul>
Travel Required: Minimal Travel 
Physical Demands:
This is largely a sedentary role, with frequent sitting and computer keyboarding required. Employee will be required to sit, talk, hear, type and write. Occasional bending, squatting, stooping, and lifting (up to 35 pounds) is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near, far, and field of vision. Speech must be spoken in a manner easily understood by others. This position requires regular and punctual employee presence.
Qualifications:
Education: 
<ul>
<li>Must be a high school graduate/GED equivalent.</li>
</ul>
Experience:
<ul>
<li>At least one-year comparable experience working with clients and/or families in a medical or therapeutic setting including providing administrative or customer service-related experience preferred.</li>
</ul>
Skills and Competencies:
<ul>
<li>Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Experience working with multi-line phone systems and office machines (copiers, postage machines, fax machine, etc.).</li>
<li>Displays professionalism and represents organization in a professional manner.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a pleasant, professional, and helpful demeanor and voice.</li>
<li>Demonstrates initiative, with the ability to manage self and workload.</li>
<li>Knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security rules and regulations.</li>
<li>Ability to abide by ethical guidelines and policies, including strict adherence to confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.</li>
</ul>

Scheduling Specialist

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
At PEARCE, we've got a career for you!
Join the nation's leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. We are the premier independent service provider for our nation's critical infrastructure. With over 2,500 team members nationwide, Pearce delivers comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our nation's wireless and wireline telecom, commercial and utility-scale solar and wind projects, EV charging stations, as well as large-scale power generation, critical power and energy storage assets.
Your Impact: 
Pearce is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced OSP Engineer to support telecommunications infrastructure projects. This role focuses on the design, planning, and implementation of outside plant (OSP) projects involving copper and fiber networks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, permitting, and construction coordination, along with the ability to manage budgets and ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
Core Responsibilities:
Engineering &amp; Design
<ul>
<li>
Design and plan outside plant facilities for copper and fiber infrastructure (aerial, buried, conduit).
</li>
<li>
Prepare and review engineering drawings, loop loss calculations, and switch serving area designs.
</li>
<li>
Conduct field measurements for poles, conduits, and buried facilities to support network design.
</li>
<li>
Develop project budgets, monitor actual costs, and conduct job inspections for quality assurance.
</li>
</ul>
Permitting &amp; Compliance
<ul>
<li>
Prepare, organize, and submit permit packages to relevant agencies (Township, County, State, DNR, Railroad, Pipeline, etc.).
</li>
<li>
Ensure designs meet permitting regulations and engineering standards.
</li>
</ul>
Field Coordination
<ul>
<li>
Meet with municipal and government officials to coordinate around road projects (travel required; mileage reimbursed).
</li>
<li>
Collaborate with other utilities to coordinate relocations, minimize conflicts, and avoid project delays.
</li>
<li>
Support service orders, subdivision expansions, road relocations, dark fiber MDUs, and more.
</li>
<li>
Update FROGS (CAD), Varasset, and SiteTracker tools as required.
</li>
</ul>
Project &amp; Construction Support
<ul>
<li>
Coordinate with SSP contractors to ensure timely and budget-conscious project completion.
</li>
<li>
Assist with make-ready work and joint-use coordination for Frontier-owned poles.
</li>
<li>
Conduct site surveys, support PUC complaint investigations, and create capital projects (e.g., for cell towers or plant repairs).
</li>
<li>
Address and resolve plant damage requests (DOR/PDR), cable count changes, and other network service needs.
</li>
</ul>
Administrative Support
<ul>
<li>
Maintain records, update engineering files, and process departmental documentation.
</li>
<li>
Draft and type correspondence, reports, and engineering support documents.
</li>
</ul>
Core Experience:
<ul>
<li>
3–5+ years of hands-on experience in copper and fiber optic network engineering.
</li>
<li>
Minimum 5 years in network engineering or OSP-related work, including permitting and fiber record management.
</li>
<li>
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
</li>
<li>
Proficiency in Frontier engineering tools and systems, including FROGS, Varasset, and SiteTracker.
</li>
<li>
Skilled in communication and collaboration with municipal officials, utility companies, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
</li>
<li>
In-depth knowledge of permitting procedures and OSP construction practices.
</li>
<li>
Willingness to travel locally for fieldwork and meetings (mileage reimbursed).
</li>
</ul>
At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.
In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package includinghealth and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.
This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.
Base Pay Range$36—$38 USD
What We Offer
Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.
At PEARCE, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to excel and make a meaningful impact, providing a dynamic space for field technicians, service specialists, and corporate professionals to flourish and propel their careers forward within our nationwide presence and expansive service offerings.
Learn more about us at <a href="http://www.Pearce-Services.com" target="_blank">www.Pearce-Services.com</a>!

OSP Engineer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Priority Envelope, Inc., a leading supplier of custom envelopes and folding cartons, is a customer-focused, integrity-based organization providing solutions for our customers and doing the right thing for our team members. Priority was founded in 1996 with two Halm Jet presses and five team members. We continue to be privately held and have grown to three locations and over 200 dedicated team members with a focus on service! Working toward our goal of being our customers Preferred Partner by providing unparalleled customer experiences, team members collaborate on decisions, work within welcoming teams, and share in a strong sense of pride for the work that is done!
Come join our team in Plymouth, MN as a 1st Shift Machine Operator. 
The 1st Shift Machine Operator is an entry level role that works Monday through Friday, 6am to 2pm. The starting wage is $17 per hour. The Machine Operator is responsible for final inspection and packaging of envelopes for shipment.
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Feed paper stock, roll tending, clearing jams and restarting equipment.</li>
<li>Monitor glue levels and refill as needed.</li>
<li>Inspect, pack, and stack finished product.</li>
<li>Perform all quality checks on back, table, and half hour pulls.</li>
<li>Participate in and promote team solving and process improvement.</li>
<li>Maintain production records and equipment logs accurately.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li>
<li>One year manufacturing or packaging experience preferred.</li>
<li>Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), and ability to read a ruler.</li>
<li>Attention to precision and detail, and a desire to achieve customer satisfaction.</li>
<li>Demonstrated openness to process improvement and change.</li>
<li>Good attendance and punctuality, and a willingness to work overtime as needed.</li>
</ul>
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Medical, dental and vision insurance</li>
<li>Company paid and supplemental life insurance</li>
<li>Short-term and Long-term disability insurance</li>
<li>HSA and FSA</li>
<li>120 hours of Vacation earned in first year of employment</li>
<li>Hospitalization, Accident and Critical Illness insurance</li>
<li>401(k) with company match</li>
<li>ID Theft/Legal Shield coverage</li>
<li>Tuition Reimbursement</li>
</ul>
EOE
 Job Posted by ApplicantPro

1st shift Machine Operator

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
At Apex International, we pride ourselves on being a high-quality manufacturer of over the counter personal care, and household products. We create collaborative partnerships with customers ranging from global Fortune 100 companies to entrepreneurial start-ups.
We are currently seeking a Team Lead to join our team based out of our Eden Prairie, MN location. This role will report to the Shift Supervisor and work onsite to contribute to the success of our customers by ensuring daily production line output meets or exceeds the production schedule and quality requirements.
Current shift available: 
<ul>
<li>2nd Shift Weekdays, MON-THURS (2:00PM to 12:00AM)</li>
</ul>
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
<ol>
<li>Effectively manages production areas so that production meets production schedule, quality and safety requirements.
<ul>
<li>Adapt to schedule and personnel changes to ensure internal or external customers needs and delivery dates are met.</li>
<li>Observe daily production line progress and pre-empt bottle-necks in production.</li>
<li>Maintain an active presence on the floor to monitor, motivate and ensure success</li>
<li>Ensure that daily production goals/objectives are met; takes action when they are not met.</li>
<li>Conduct a daily production meeting at the beginning of each shift to communicate the daily goals and progress to the crews and provides other required information.</li>
<li>Ensures accuracy and timeliness of reconciliation, paperwork, and inventory transactions.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Ensure effective change-over of lines, tanks and/or work cell.
<ul>
<li>Ensure line change- over occur in the minimum time, with 100% run-readiness.</li>
<li>Report continuous or major problems to Maintenance Dept immediately.</li>
<li>Ensure all equipment meets Apex clean and sanitary standards.</li>
<li>Complete required Logs and required administration to ensure compliance with government and company standards.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Understand and maintain a culture of "lean action" within the department so that we live lean better than any organization.
<ul>
<li>Apply and utilize "lean tools" to permanently implement improvements.</li>
<li>Institutionalize 5-S in all aspects of the department. (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain)</li>
<li>Verify MDI boards are being accurately completed and appropriate actions are being taken when results are abnormal to standards.</li>
<li>Utilizes daily standard work for self and direct reports to reinforce a culture of discipline and consistent practices.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Manage the safety, cleanliness, maintenance and upkeep of the shop floor and workstations.
<ul>
<li>Ensure that equipment cleaning, and sanitation processes are followed and documented.</li>
<li>Ensures a clean and organized work environment that adheres to the Zones housekeeping schedule.</li>
<li>Ensure OSHA safety requirements are being met and that company safety processes are followed.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Management Competencies- Develop and maintain an organization of high performing people who are aligned with Apex Vision, Purpose and Values.
<ul>
<li>Selection- finds and retains the right people in each position and selects the right candidate.</li>
<li>Training- provides employees the skill and information they need to perform their jobs successfully and follows through to ensure learning.</li>
<li>Leadership- Coaches employees to succeed and develops them for the future.</li>
<li>Conduct Performance Evaluations- Objectively values and defines performance against outcomes and standards.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Perform other work as assigned.</li>
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Direction and oversight of others: Responsible for Value Stream Area operators.
Prior Experience:
<ul>
<li>This position requires more than 2 to 5 years in team leadership roles in a manufacturing environment or four-year degree.</li>
</ul>
Knowledge and skill requirements:
<ul>
<li>Ability to learn and apply cleaning and sanitizing processes.</li>
<li>The ability to learn and understanding reporting software such as Alliance or other MRP software.</li>
<li>Requires specific knowledge in a manufacturing environment.</li>
<li>A high school diploma or GED is required. Some college is preferred.</li>
<li>To be effective this person must have the ability to trouble shoot production equipment operation and perform autonomous maintenance on all filling machines and support equipment.</li>
<li>Capable of multi-tasking the operation of Value Stream Area.</li>
</ul>
 Technical Competencies:
<ul>
<li>Uses processes and technology to improve the quality and efficiency of production; follows processes well.</li>
<li>Can maintain and grow technical knowledge and expertise. Can be accurate, precise and pay attention to detail.</li>
<li>Has a "working" knowledge of personal computer operation. Is proficient at Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Office 2000 or higher.</li>
<li>Can read and write at a high school level.</li>
<li>Understands and can-do basic math and algebra to create a spreadsheet report or produce a query.</li>
<li>Can read and follow specifications in English.</li>
</ul>
Work Requirement:
<ul>
<li>This position may require significant work hours beyond the normal workday based on the demands of the business cycle, customer volume of business, and specific sales efforts underway. It has a moderate to high demand for tight deadlines. This position entails work of a cyclical nature. This position will experience moderate interruption in workflow, starting and stopping for product changeovers. It has no requirement for overnight or day travel.</li>
</ul>
Working Conditions:
<ul>
<li>Indoors, seasonally hot and humid.</li>
<li>Will be exposed to various fragrances which at times may be at elevated levels.</li>
<li>Moving and lifting objects, sometimes 50 lbs. frequently.</li>
</ul>
Benefits
<ul>
<li>Medical, Rx, Dental benefits</li>
<li>Short term &amp; Long-term Disability</li>
<li>Life Insurance</li>
<li>401(k) Retirement Plan with company match</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Bonus Plan Eligibility</li>
</ul>
 
Additional Information
Apex International's dynamic nature, unwavering commitment to quality, implementation of Lean Manufacturing practices, financial strength, unwavering focus on customer satisfaction and problem-solving employees have propelled us to become a prominent industry leader in contract manufacturing for the personal and home care sector.
As a leader in contract manufacturing, Apex stands out due to:
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<li>Unrivaled commitment to quality: Apex sets itself apart with its measurable advantage in delivering products of the highest quality standards.</li>
<li>Emphasis on Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement: Apex is dedicated to implementing Lean Manufacturing practices, constantly seeking ways to optimize processes and enhance efficiency.</li>
<li>As a privately held company with strong financial stability, Apex ensures reliability and long-term partnership opportunities.</li>
<li>Customer-focused and problem-solving employees: Apex boasts a team of highly skilled and dedicated employees who excel in customer service and possess exceptional problem-solving abilities. Our commitment to meeting customer needs is unparalleled.</li>
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Apex International Inc. is an equal-opportunity Employer.

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