Jobs in Rockton Illinois

Senior Recruiter (42243)

Our client is an organization in the Beloit area looking for a Senior Recruiter. Our client is looking for someone with 2+ years of recruitment experience, strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.

The salary for this position is $85k-$105k.

The Recruiter will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the full recruitment lifecycle for diverse roles.
• Develop strategic sourcing plans.
• Conduct interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates.
• Reviews and evaluates applications to identify top candidates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers.
• Lead employer branding efforts on social media and outreach strategies.
• Analyze wage and salary reports for data reference points.
• Develop job descriptions as needed.
• Attend job fairs and recruitment events.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Recruiter will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of recruiting experience.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.

The role of an R&D Senior Scientist – Taste Coffee is based in KERRY Global Technology & Innovation Centre in Beloit, Wisconsin, USA and reporting to the RD&A Director. The candidate must be prepared to support scale up process, process optimization and different activities at different sites/facilities occasionally.

The successful candidate should demonstrate with moderate “hands on” experience working with roasting, extraction and coffee drying technologies (development, upscaling, downscaling).

She/He should have preliminary experiences and demonstrate technical leadership capabilities in the field of Food Science with Sensory, Analytical, and Processing knowledge.

The successful candidate will be leading strategic projects in close collaboration with other Kerry staff from different End Use Markets.

The successful candidate will support the development of Kerry's portfolio of Coffee Extracts.

This is a Permanent role.

Key responsibilities

• To lead and/or participate in Commercial Coffee projects.
• To lead and/or participate in scale up, process optimization and innovation projects for coffee.
• To collaborate with Applications, Sales and Marketing team in customer presentations.
• To support ideation and implementation of PIP projects.
• Set clear priorities, goals and objectives for multi-disciplinary cross-functional project teams that create a competitive advantage for the business.
• Partner with Innovation, Beverage EUM and Business Development to ensure R&D objectives are aligned with business requirements and evolving market conditions
• Ensure technical reports, standard operating procedure (SOP's) and scientific presentations are accurate and kept up to date
• Contribute to training team members on roasting, extraction that can add value to Kerry's coffee team.

Qualifications and skills

• Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry
• 5+ years’ experience of hands-on coffee Research and Development.
• Experience at pilot scale or in production environment is a plus
• Demonstrate an ability for multi-tasking, in planning and time management
• proficient, expert in extraction technology.
• Competence in writing technical documents such as research reports, SOPs, etc. Proficiency with Excel or other data processing/visualization software is desirable
• Experience working in collaborative and multi-cultural / international environments in a plus.

The pay range for this position is $75,602 - $123,432 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on June 30th, 2026.

This is an on-site position, located in Rockford Illinois

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Project Manager is responsible for leading all aspects and phases of a project from conceptual design to final completion, ensuring adherence to plans, specifications, and industrial standards. The Project Manager shall oversee the total construction effort of their projects to ensure they are safely constructed in accordance with design, within budget, and required delivery dates. This role requires advanced communications with internal departments, external customers, design professionals, city officials, subcontractors, and suppliers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position._

* Provides leadership throughout a project to ensure a timely quality result. This includes estimate review, level I budgets, start-up, regular interim, and close-out meetings.

* Builds and maintains the project schedule, identifies and resolves problems along the critical path.

* Coordinates project activities with field superintendents to ensure that all milestones are met and job continuity is maintained.

* Collaborates with the construction and leasing team on processes.

* Manages submittals, introductory letters, subcontractor approvals, and lump sum breakdowns.

* Reviews project plans for construct-ability and cost feasibility; assists with project risk assessments and prepare scope of work matrices.

* Creates, formalizes, and maintains the construction budget; accurately tracks all budget changes, prepares budget reconciliations; analyzes and manages project progress, costs, and cash flows; develops cost controls, and tracks project costs.

* Provides exceptional customer service; develops and fosters longstanding relationships with customers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

* Identifies potential subcontractors and vendors.

* Requests bids, handles prequalification notices and submits bids for review and approval.

* Negotiates change orders, inputs and manages project budget, and ensures that required documentation is filed;

* Initiates project startup, closeouts, and maintains project files.

* Attend the final punch-list inspection and/or closeout meeting and complete final documents.

* Manages and oversees the completion of the final closeout of the project including the warranty manual for construction and maintenance.

* Participates in weekly construction department meetings.

* Complies with all safety procedures and policies of the company; must understand and adhere to OSHA requirements in the construction industry.

* Prepares and presents monthly project reports utilizing photographs, observation reports, schedules, and job cost reports.

* Attends staff meetings, workshops, seminars, and assigned training.

* Trains workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, and company policies; ensure company and safety rules are followed.

* Performs other duties as assigned by Director or executive leadership.

* Perform all other related duties as assigned.

* Ensures the project is in compliance with company policies and state and federal employment regulations.

* Schedules and facilitates regular client meetings during the course of the project.

* Determines tenant expectations and sets the direction of tenant value drivers with the site team.

* Measures the success of meeting the tenant’s expectations and value drivers during the course of the project and at project closeout.

* Work closely with leasing and site teams to ensure construction activities support tenant requirements, project schedule, safety, quality, and budget.

* Ensures the field team utilizes a professional demeanor while interfacing with vendors, subcontractors, landowners, and other community members.

* Holds primary financial responsibility for the project budget and work codes.

* Oversees and ensures that approved subcontracts, purchase orders, certificates of insurance, service agreements, and other documents are created and distributed on time to meet lease delivery dates and CPM schedules.

* Verifies and is held accountable for ensuring subcontractors have not started work on a project site until all subcontract agreements have been executed.

* During construction, the Project Manager will regularly review the project costs against the budget; and through the cost-to-complete process accurately forecasts project costs, revenues, profits, change orders, and billings to the conclusion of the project.

* Monitors the receivables of the project to ensure positive cash flow.

* Ensures the site management team is accurately monitoring costs against budget, tracking, and reporting quantities.

* Regularly reviews and reports proposed change orders and cost deviations with the Director of Construction.

* Obtains approval for change orders and cost overruns in advance of progressing with change orders and cost overruns.

* Partners and Collaborates with property management, leasing, and accounting on projects.

* Keep current with technical developments to other managers and departments.

* Develop, read, fully understand, and correlate the contract documents with the scope proposal to ensure the project is built within the scope of the contract (design, budget, and schedule).

* Responsible for correlating all major subcontracts and material with proposal scopes and the contract.

* Facilitates the “hand-off” meeting with the estimating team to appropriately plan resources (labor, equipment, vendors, subcontractors).

* Ensures that the project is productive and efficient, Best Practices are communicated, and the project is technically sound and compliant

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction or related field is preferred, PMP certification a plus. Minimum of two years experience in commercial project management required. Four or more years or equivalent work experience as a Project Engineer and/or Assistant Project Manager in the construction industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above is required. Work experience with commercial projects is highly preferred. Work experience in the design-build industry desired. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, in particular Word and Excel, is highly desirable.

Primary Responsibilities

• Completes all assigned prep work and sets up cooks station. Maintains product presentations, product quality and cook time standards. Prepares all menu items according to Applebees Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications.

Specific Functions and Duties

• Prepares menu items according to Applebees Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications (50%*).
• Completes all assigned prep work (15%*).
• Sets up workstation according to station diagram (15%*).
• Practices sanitary and safe food handling at all times (10%*).
• Cleans and sanitizes the work area before, during and after shift (5%*).
• Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects (5%*).

BENEFITS

• Employee meals 1/2 off
• Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving
• MEC Ins
• 401K - ONLY IN ILLINOIS LOCATIONS (DOES NOT INCLUDE IOWA & WISCONSIN LOCATIONS)
• Flexible work schedule
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Online Universities
• College Scholarships

• Able to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on high and low shelves.
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.
• Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees, dining room staff, and guests.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to six (6) hours in length. Must have the ability to lift pots, pans, etc., up to 40 pounds in weight.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication.
• Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.

It all started in 1980 in Atlanta, Georgia

Bill and TJ Palmer opened the restaurant that would later become Applebees. Weve grown up a lot since then, with almost 2,000 locations in the U.S. and around the world. Here you will always be welcome for delicious food, in a neighborhood setting, with attentive service, at a great value.

Primary Responsibilities

• Completes all assigned prep work and sets up cooks station. Maintains product presentations, product quality and cook time standards. Prepares all menu items according to Applebees Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications.

Specific Functions and Duties

• Prepares menu items according to Applebees Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications (50%*).
• Completes all assigned prep work (15%*).
• Sets up workstation according to station diagram (15%*).
• Practices sanitary and safe food handling at all times (10%*).
• Cleans and sanitizes the work area before, during and after shift (5%*).
• Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects (5%*).

BENEFITS

• Employee meals 1/2 off
• Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving
• MEC Ins
• 401K - ONLY IN ILLINOIS LOCATIONS (DOES NOT INCLUDE IOWA & WISCONSIN LOCATIONS)
• Flexible work schedule
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Online Universities
• College Scholarships

• Able to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on high and low shelves.
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.
• Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees, dining room staff, and guests.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to six (6) hours in length. Must have the ability to lift pots, pans, etc., up to 40 pounds in weight.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication.
• Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.

It all started in 1980 in Atlanta, Georgia

Bill and TJ Palmer opened the restaurant that would later become Applebees. Weve grown up a lot since then, with almost 2,000 locations in the U.S. and around the world. Here you will always be welcome for delicious food, in a neighborhood setting, with attentive service, at a great value.

Primary Responsibilities

• Completes all assigned prep work and sets up cooks station. Maintains product presentations, product quality and cook time standards. Prepares all menu items according to Applebees Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications.

Specific Functions and Duties

• Prepares menu items according to Applebees Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications (50%*).
• Completes all assigned prep work (15%*).
• Sets up workstation according to station diagram (15%*).
• Practices sanitary and safe food handling at all times (10%*).
• Cleans and sanitizes the work area before, during and after shift (5%*).
• Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects (5%*).

BENEFITS

• Employee meals 1/2 off
• Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving
• MEC Ins
• 401K - ONLY IN ILLINOIS LOCATIONS (DOES NOT INCLUDE IOWA & WISCONSIN LOCATIONS)
• Flexible work schedule
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Online Universities
• College Scholarships

• Able to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on high and low shelves.
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.
• Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees, dining room staff, and guests.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to six (6) hours in length. Must have the ability to lift pots, pans, etc., up to 40 pounds in weight.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication.
• Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.

It all started in 1980 in Atlanta, Georgia

Bill and TJ Palmer opened the restaurant that would later become Applebees. Weve grown up a lot since then, with almost 2,000 locations in the U.S. and around the world. Here you will always be welcome for delicious food, in a neighborhood setting, with attentive service, at a great value.

Primary Responsibilities

• Completes all assigned prep work and sets up cooks station. Maintains product presentations, product quality and cook time standards. Prepares all menu items according to Applebees Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications.

Specific Functions and Duties

• Prepares menu items according to Applebees Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications (50%*).
• Completes all assigned prep work (15%*).
• Sets up workstation according to station diagram (15%*).
• Practices sanitary and safe food handling at all times (10%*).
• Cleans and sanitizes the work area before, during and after shift (5%*).
• Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects (5%*).

BENEFITS

• Employee meals 1/2 off
• Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving
• MEC Ins
• 401K - ONLY IN ILLINOIS LOCATIONS (DOES NOT INCLUDE IOWA & WISCONSIN LOCATIONS)
• Flexible work schedule
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Online Universities
• College Scholarships

• Able to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on high and low shelves.
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.
• Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees, dining room staff, and guests.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to six (6) hours in length. Must have the ability to lift pots, pans, etc., up to 40 pounds in weight.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication.
• Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.

It all started in 1980 in Atlanta, Georgia

Bill and TJ Palmer opened the restaurant that would later become Applebees. Weve grown up a lot since then, with almost 2,000 locations in the U.S. and around the world. Here you will always be welcome for delicious food, in a neighborhood setting, with attentive service, at a great value.

Primary Responsibilities

• Completes all assigned prep work and sets up cooks station. Maintains product presentations, product quality and cook time standards. Prepares all menu items according to Applebees Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications.

Specific Functions and Duties

• Prepares menu items according to Applebees Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications (50%*).
• Completes all assigned prep work (15%*).
• Sets up workstation according to station diagram (15%*).
• Practices sanitary and safe food handling at all times (10%*).
• Cleans and sanitizes the work area before, during and after shift (5%*).
• Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects (5%*).

BENEFITS

• Employee meals 1/2 off
• Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving
• MEC Ins
• 401K - ONLY IN ILLINOIS LOCATIONS (DOES NOT INCLUDE IOWA & WISCONSIN LOCATIONS)
• Flexible work schedule
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Online Universities
• College Scholarships

• Able to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on high and low shelves.
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.
• Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees, dining room staff, and guests.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to six (6) hours in length. Must have the ability to lift pots, pans, etc., up to 40 pounds in weight.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication.
• Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.

It all started in 1980 in Atlanta, Georgia

Bill and TJ Palmer opened the restaurant that would later become Applebees. Weve grown up a lot since then, with almost 2,000 locations in the U.S. and around the world. Here you will always be welcome for delicious food, in a neighborhood setting, with attentive service, at a great value.

Primary Responsibilities

• Completes all assigned prep work and sets up cooks station. Maintains product presentations, product quality and cook time standards. Prepares all menu items according to Applebees Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications.

Specific Functions and Duties

• Prepares menu items according to Applebees Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications (50%*).
• Completes all assigned prep work (15%*).
• Sets up workstation according to station diagram (15%*).
• Practices sanitary and safe food handling at all times (10%*).
• Cleans and sanitizes the work area before, during and after shift (5%*).
• Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects (5%*).

BENEFITS

• Employee meals 1/2 off
• Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving
• MEC Ins
• 401K - ONLY IN ILLINOIS LOCATIONS (DOES NOT INCLUDE IOWA & WISCONSIN LOCATIONS)
• Flexible work schedule
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Online Universities
• College Scholarships

• Able to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on high and low shelves.
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.
• Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees, dining room staff, and guests.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to six (6) hours in length. Must have the ability to lift pots, pans, etc., up to 40 pounds in weight.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication.
• Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.

It all started in 1980 in Atlanta, Georgia

Bill and TJ Palmer opened the restaurant that would later become Applebees. Weve grown up a lot since then, with almost 2,000 locations in the U.S. and around the world. Here you will always be welcome for delicious food, in a neighborhood setting, with attentive service, at a great value.

Primary Responsibilities

• Completes all assigned prep work and sets up cooks station. Maintains product presentations, product quality and cook time standards. Prepares all menu items according to Applebees Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications.

Specific Functions and Duties

• Prepares menu items according to Applebees Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications (50%*).
• Completes all assigned prep work (15%*).
• Sets up workstation according to station diagram (15%*).
• Practices sanitary and safe food handling at all times (10%*).
• Cleans and sanitizes the work area before, during and after shift (5%*).
• Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects (5%*).

BENEFITS

• Employee meals 1/2 off
• Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving
• MEC Ins
• 401K - ONLY IN ILLINOIS LOCATIONS (DOES NOT INCLUDE IOWA & WISCONSIN LOCATIONS)
• Flexible work schedule
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Online Universities
• College Scholarships

• Able to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on high and low shelves.
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.
• Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees, dining room staff, and guests.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to six (6) hours in length. Must have the ability to lift pots, pans, etc., up to 40 pounds in weight.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication.
• Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.

It all started in 1980 in Atlanta, Georgia

Bill and TJ Palmer opened the restaurant that would later become Applebees. Weve grown up a lot since then, with almost 2,000 locations in the U.S. and around the world. Here you will always be welcome for delicious food, in a neighborhood setting, with attentive service, at a great value.