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Process Engineer – High-Speed Manufacturing (CPG / Beverage)

Location: Alsip, IL

Compensation: $115,000–$144,000 base + up to 10% bonus

Shifts Available:

• 1st: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Industry: Food & Beverage | CPG | High-Speed Manufacturing

The Opportunity

This is a newly created Process Engineer role with one of the most stable and recognizable manufacturers in the Midwest. The company operates a large, recently renovated production facility and continues to reinvest heavily in automation, technology, infrastructure, and—most importantly—its people.

If you’re a Process Engineer who thrives in highly automated, fast-paced environments and enjoys driving continuous improvement on the plant floor, this is a chance to make a real impact while building a long-term career with a company known for job security, upward mobility, and internal growth.

There are three openings (one per shift) due to expansion.

Why Engineers Stay Here

• Extremely stable business with no shortage of work
• Strong track record of internal promotion at both plant and corporate levels
• Ongoing investment in automation, equipment upgrades, and technology
• Large, modern facility with multiple high-speed production lines
• Collaborative, team-first culture—even within a union environment
• Ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders across operations

What You’ll Be Doing

Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as the subject matter expert for manufacturing processes across assigned production lines
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, throughput, cost reduction, and KPI performance
• Apply Lean and data-driven methodologies to reduce variation and improve process capability

Plant Floor & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams
• Influence hourly production teams and plant leadership without direct authority
• Support process adjustments, centerlining, and process control plans

Data, Automation & Optimization

• Analyze equipment efficiency, material usage, and process performance
• Apply statistical tools (SPC, capability studies, variation reduction) to guide decisions
• Support automation upgrades and equipment improvements (no new line commissioning planned)

Flexibility & Support

• While assigned to a primary shift, provide occasional off-shift support as issues arise—especially during peak summer production months

What We’re Looking For

Highly Preferred

• 4–8+ years of Process Engineering experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
• Background in food & beverage, bottling, CPG, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing
• Strong understanding of automated production lines (bottling, packaging, blow molding, etc.)
• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics preferred)
• Comfortable spending time on the plant floor and working cross-functionally

Nice to Have

• Lean Six Sigma or project management certification
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment
• SAP or similar ERP system experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong influencer who can connect with both hourly operators and leadership
• Data-driven problem solver with a hands-on mindset
• Comfortable operating in a large, fast-moving plant
• Flexible and willing to support off-shifts when needed
• Looking for long-term stability with room to grow

Interview Process

1. Recruiter phone screen (30 min)
2. Hiring Manager video interview (30 min)
3. Panel video interview with leadership (60 min)
4. On-site interview & plant tour

Why This Is a Career Move

This is not a “project-only” engineering role. You’ll have ownership, visibility, and influence inside a major manufacturing operation—while working for a company that offers long-term security, competitive pay, bonuses, and advancement opportunities.

If you’re a Process Engineer looking to step into a high-impact role at a best-in-class manufacturing facility, this is a rare opportunity worth exploring.

Senior Chemist – Product Development & Quality

Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 per year

Gurtler Industries is seeking a Senior Chemist to support product development, formulation, quality control, and technical services within our specialty chemical manufacturing operations.

This role plays an important part in ensuring that both new and existing chemical products meet the highest standards for performance, consistency, and quality while supporting production and customer-facing technical needs.

If you enjoy applying chemistry to real-world industrial challenges and working in a collaborative manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.

About Gurtler Industries

Gurtler Industries is a family-owned manufacturer of specialty chemicals and equipment serving the commercial laundry industry across North America. For over 40 years, we have built a reputation for delivering high-performance solutions and long-term customer partnerships.

Our team focuses on innovation, operational excellence, and helping customers operate more efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Formulation

• Lead formulation and development of new chemical products
• Evaluate and test raw materials for performance, cost efficiency, and compatibility
• Conduct laboratory testing and performance benchmarking
• Support scale-up from laboratory development to production

Quality Control & Process Improvement

• Maintain and improve quality control protocols for raw materials and finished products
• Investigate batch discrepancies and support production troubleshooting
• Develop and maintain laboratory testing procedures and documentation
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality management standards

Technical Support

• Provide technical expertise to internal teams and customers
• Analyze chemical performance issues and recommend solutions
• Prepare technical reports from laboratory and field testing
• Assist with product performance evaluations when needed

Laboratory Operations

• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration schedules, and testing standards
• Ensure safe laboratory practices and proper documentation
• Protect proprietary formulations and confidential company information

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific field
• 7–10+ years of experience in chemical formulation, product development, or quality control
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial chemical environment
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing methods and analytical techniques
• Experience working within ISO quality systems
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Gurtler Industries does not provide visa sponsorship or transfer sponsorship for this position.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Chemistry or related field
• Experience with specialty chemicals, detergents, surfactants, or cleaning formulations
• Strong technical communication and reporting skills

Benefits

• $80,000 – $100,000 per year
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays and vacation
• First-shift schedule
• Stable, family-owned company environment

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

This role is based at our South Holland, Illinois headquarters and requires onsite laboratory work.

Qualified candidates interested in contributing to product innovation and technical excellence are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Project Manager – Construction

Location: South Suburbs of Chicago, IL

Position Overview

A well-established and growing construction contractor in the south suburbs of Chicago is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support the planning and execution of construction and infrastructure projects. This role works closely with Project Managers and field teams to help coordinate project documentation, schedules, budgets, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.

The Assistant Project Manager will assist in delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining strong communication between internal teams, subcontractors, and clients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with early project management experience in construction who is looking to grow into a larger project leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the day-to-day management of construction projects from start to completion.
• Assist with project documentation including contracts, submittals, RFIs, change orders, insurance, and bonds.
• Help manage project financials including reporting, cost tracking, billing, projections, and project close-out.
• Assist with preparing project estimates and bids.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and field Superintendents to develop and maintain project schedules.
• Support subcontractor administration including coordination and communication throughout the project.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining project quality control standards to meet contract requirements.
• Communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and clients to ensure project success.
• Contribute to maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Experience supporting construction project management activities.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with construction documentation such as RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Experience with G702 and G703 billing formats is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $65,000 – $90,000, depending on experience
• Employer-paid health and dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications
• A stable, growing organization with long-term career growth opportunities

Women who choose to become gestational carriers provide an extraordinary gift to help build a family. Many individuals and couples are unable to carry a pregnancy on their own for medical or personal reasons, and surrogates play a vital role in helping make parenthood possible.

At Gift of Life Surrogacy Agency, we guide and support our carriers every step of the way. If you are considering becoming a surrogate, it is important to understand both the medical process and the emotional journey involved. Our team ensures you are fully informed, supported, and cared for throughout the entire experience.

Gestational Carrier Requirements

To ensure a safe and successful journey for both carrier and baby, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Between 21–39 years old
• U.S. citizen living in a surrogate-friendly state
• Have delivered at least one child and are currently parenting
• No more than two (2) C-sections
• Not receiving government or public assistance (including Medicaid, WIC, SNAP/Food Stamps, or state-funded health insurance)
• No history of pregnancy complications (including gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, or pre-term labor)
• No history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, or major depressive disorder
• Not currently taking medications unsafe for pregnancy (including certain mental health medications)
• Able to travel for medical screening, monitoring, and embryo transfer appointments
• Live a healthy lifestyle free of illicit or recreational drug use
• Have a stable home environment and strong support system

All qualifications will be reviewed in detail during your initial consultation.

Compensation & Benefits

We recognize the commitment, time, and care involved in being a gestational carrier. Compensation includes:

Base Compensation

• $60,000 – $70,000(First-time carrier to experienced carrier)

Additional Benefits

• $250 monthly expense allowance
• $500 maternity clothing allowance
• $10,500 for multiple birth
• Up to $10,000 for loss of organs (per contract terms)
• Lost wages (carrier and spouse, if applicable — based on employment verification)
• Travel reimbursement
• $200 per week for housekeeping (if medically necessary)
• $20 per hour for childcare (if medically necessary)

All medical expenses, legal representation, and services related to the surrogacy journey are covered.

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.

We are looking for remote participants to review financial advice related to budgeting, saving money, and improving spending habits.

In this role you will explore different strategies people use to manage their finances and identify which ideas are the most helpful in real life.

Tasks include reviewing simple financial tips, evaluating money-saving strategies, and providing feedback on budgeting approaches.

The role is remote and open to anyone with an interest in personal finance or household budgeting.

We are hiring remote contributors to review consumer finance content focused on budgeting and money-saving strategies.

Your role will involve reading short financial guidance pieces and providing feedback on their usefulness for people managing tight budgets. You may also identify which tips are the most practical for everyday situations.

This position is ideal for people interested in personal finance, budgeting, or improving financial literacy.

The work is flexible and completed online.

We are looking for people who are interested in personal finance and budgeting. In this role you will review practical money-saving strategies and provide feedback on budgeting ideas for everyday households.

You will look at different financial habits, common spending patterns, and simple ways people manage money when budgets are tight. The work is simple and can be done online.

Responsibilities include reviewing budgeting advice, identifying useful money-saving ideas, and sharing your opinion on which strategies are most helpful.

No professional experience is required, but an interest in personal finance, saving money, or budgeting is helpful.

This is a remote opportunity and can be completed from home.

PetSmart does Anything for Pets – JOIN OUR TEAM! 

Pet Trainer

About Life at PetSmart 

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed. 

Benefits that benefit you 

• Paid Weekly
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• 401k Plan with company match
• Paid Time off for full-time associates
• Associate discounts 
• Tuition Assistance 
• Career pathing 
• Development opportunities 

Job Summary

PetSmart’s Pet Training Instructor is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences and upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. They will actively seek out pets and pet parents to educate them on the benefits of pet training and will deliver pet training services in accordance with PetSmart’s curriculum.   

Essential Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following and may vary depending on store characteristics and needs: 

• Responsible for pet parent experience and outcomes conducted over the telephone, in person or online, and responding to pet parent concerns.  
• Actively sell training classes in store, over the phone and online. 
• Educates pet parents about the benefits of our entire pet training curriculum.  
• Maintains all paperwork related to pet training. 
• Educates fellow associates and acts as the subject matter expert for their location on the benefits of pet training.  
• Schedules training classes as outlined by the Company expectations. 
• Responsible for creating a safe environment for the people and pets in their classes and surrounding areas of the store.   
• Ensures the pet training area and surrounding areas are clean and presentable. 
• Recognize associates for their contributions to selling pet training. 
• Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed.  
• Recommends, informs and sells merchandise and services.  
• Assists and works in other departments as required. Other duties may be assigned. 
• Participates in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.   
• Follows all Company Policies and Procedures. 

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail experience in a customer-focused environment. 
• Accredited in PetSmart Training Instructor Course
• Proficiency in computer applications. 
• Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.  
• Flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Essential physical demands and work environment

• Associate required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. 
• While performing this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and a wet environment with an abundance of pet hair. The noise level is moderate in the work environment; however, associates may be exposed to high levels of noise at times. Exposure to live animals and their handling is common. 

Do what you love 

Join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether it's helping a customer choose their first fish, celebrating a pet's birthday, or seeing the smile on a pet parent’s face after a fresh groom—you'll create moments that matter. At PetSmart, we cherish diversity and the unique perspectives of our 50,000 associates, all united by a passion for pets.  

We’re delighted you’re interested in joining our pack and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. We're excited to hear your story and learn more about you! Apply Now!  

PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our application process, upon request and as required by law.        

This listing is not an indication that the position is currently open or available. We are continually looking to build a strong network of talented candidates to join our organization and are always accepting applications. Feel free to contact your local PetSmart store to check on which roles they are actively hiring for.

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided with a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired into. Exact rate of pay will be based on relevant experience level, training, skills or knowledge and store location. In no instance will PetSmart pay less than the local minimum wage.  This position is also eligible for train pay which is based on a percent of training sales (which is 0% for Pet Training Instructor Trainees, 20% of training sales for Pet Training Instructor 2, 25% of training sales for Pet Training Instructor 3, and 30% of training sales for Area Pet Training Instructor), as well as benefits, as described at  must be over the age of 18 (except in Montana or where otherwise required by local or state law)   

For applicants in our Waterloo, San Francisco, or Los Angeles locations: Pursuant to the Waterloo and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the law.

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