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• 5+ years of as a senior full stack software development experience, building enterprise web and middle tier applications using Angular 16, Typescript, and core Java with Spring/Springboot
• 5+ yrs of experience working Java/Spring Boot
• 5 years of experience with web services - JSON, XML, REST, SOAP, etc.
• 5 years of experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS cloud deployment/application management.
• 5 years of experience with later versions of Typescript, Angular V16 and Up

Job Title: Java Developer

Location : Frisco, TX or Edison, NJ (Onsite Role-5 Days Onsite Per week)

Duration : 12+ Months Contract

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Java developer - Need to go in person interview.

• looking for 6+ years of candidate
• Full‑Stack Development
• Microservices architecture
• CI/CD
• Kafka / MQ
• MongoDB

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Title: Software Engineer

Duration: Long term

Location: Cary , IL

Job Description:

Summary/Objective:

A Software Engineer will develop, maintain, and support new or existing software products while applying the best practices of software development. Responsibilities include the ability to work independently and as part of a larger team to deliver quality solutions across all phases of the software lifecycle and across all layers of a software solution.

Job Accountability/Responsibilities

Quality:

• Meet or exceed test coverage goals set for the project through creation of unit and functional tests.

• Minimize the number of production escapes.

• Support user acceptance testing.

• Support or conduct system testing, performance testing, volume testing, and stress testing.

Usability/User Experience:

• Collaborate with business and/or UX teams to create appropriate application user interfaces.

• Assist with mock-ups and user interface design.

• Incorporate UX components into the application.

• Provide feedback to the UX team.

Product Reliability & Response:

• Ensure the system can meet or exceed defined SLA's.

• When primary on-call, respond to pages within 15 minutes and resolve or escalate issues as necessary.

• Resolve production issues and communicate resolution to appropriate stakeholders.

Development:

• Complete stories within estimates and with quality to ensure release dates are met.

• Conduct necessary analysis, design, and prepare technical documentation.

• Estimate story sizes and task out development for a given story.

• Follow the Railinc development process and suggest improvements.

• Work with infrastructure services to make configuration changes and deploy applications.

Leadership (Technical):

• Evangelize Railinc common practices and development procedures.

• Exhibit technical leadership in a given technical subject domain.

• Mentor peers and junior developers.

• Delegate and coordinate functional development tasks as needed.

• Drive innovation in the development, release, and operations processes.

Key Measures:

• Coverage, production escapes.

• Customer satisfaction score.

• System SLA, number of outages.

• Release scope, schedule, and budget.

• Releases.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities / Minimum Requirements / Competencies

• Works under deadlines and is subject to a heavy project load.

• Ability to explain concepts to technical staff.

• Ability to work independently but also effectively with all co-workers; must be a team player.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize (professionally handle issues and assignments in various stages of resolution on an ongoing basis).

• Ability to communicate and follow up professionally (written and oral) both internally and externally within the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.

• Demonstrated high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong Java fundamentals and good design skills.

Education, Experience, Certification/Training

• Bachelor’s degree n Computer Science or equivalent field desired.

• Minimum of 3 years of technical experience.

• Full lifecycle project experience; Agile preferred.

• Experience with Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate (ORM), Oracle, and Postgres preferred.

• Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes environments preferred.

• UI experience – Angular 2 and above, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS preferred.

• Exposure to AWS technologies preferred (especially serverless technologies such as Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, etc.).

Location: Oakland, GA or Alpharetta, GA(Hybrid)

Job Responsibility:

API Development (Spring Boot, Oracle, Azure):

· Developed and maintained RESTful Java APIs using Spring Boot for enterprise insurance applications.

· Integrated services with Oracle Database, ensuring high performance and scalability.

· Deployed applications on Microsoft Azure, leveraging cloud-native features for reliability and resilience.

· Applied Datadog for observability, implementing custom metrics, distributed tracing, and dashboards to improve monitoring and incident response.

· Collaborated cross-functionally with product managers and QA to deliver secure and efficient API services.

Sourcing Manager – Aluminum Extrusions, Castings & Steel Products

James Hardie Building Products

Location: Chicago, IL

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

This position is based at our offices in downtown Chicago. An employee shuttle to and from Ogilvy Transportation and Union Station is provided.

Job Summary

The Sourcing Manager will lead the strategic sourcing and supplier management of aluminum extrusions, powder coating, castings, fabricated metals, and other products. This role is critical to developing a resilient, cost-effective, and globally competitive supply base. You’ll work cross-functionally to optimize cost, ensure continuity, and improve supplier performance across multiple commodities. This position offers the opportunity to shape long-term sourcing strategy while driving immediate value through tactical execution and supplier collaboration. You'll join a team that values smart thinking, bold action, and continuous growth—both for the business and for your career.

Essential Functions

• Develop and lead sourcing strategies for aluminum extrusions and other assigned commodities in alignment with business goals and global market conditions.
• Conduct market research to identify and evaluate current and potential domestic and international suppliers based on total cost, quality, capability, and capacity.
• Generate and maintain various top management flash reports and monthly market overview reports on key commodities.
• Manage supplier negotiations focused on long-term value: pricing, terms, payment schedules, rebates, lead times, and risk mitigation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers; drive continuous improvement via performance reviews, scorecards, and structured feedback.
• Analyze cost structures, supply chain risks, and industry dynamics to drive sourcing decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure timely and specification-compliant delivery of materials.
• Lead sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs) and oversee contracts to ensure total cost optimization and performance assurance.
• Project manage Sourcing and VA/VE projects to implementation
• Monitor inventory levels and internal purchasing tendencies to coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure supply continuity and support cost reduction targets.
• Champion process improvements and implement tools that enhance procurement efficiency and transparency.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, SOX requirements, and procurement best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA or certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPIM) preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of sourcing or commodity management experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong emphasis on aluminum extrusions and steel items.
• Demonstrated success negotiating with both domestic and international suppliers.
• Strong technical knowledge of sourcing systems, procurement processes, and cost structures.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/MRP systems (JDE experience is a plus).
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and actions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Comprehension of market dynamics and ability to translate the information into meaningful language.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, MS Office Proficiency, MRP, JDE.
• Strong initiative and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
• Travel may be required up to 35% for supplier visits and strategic meetings.

Performance Milestones

• First 90 Days:
• Gain full understanding of commodity spend and supplier landscape
• Begin building relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Align on immediate cost and improvement goals
• First 6 Months:
• Deliver a 12-month category strategy
• Identify and launch key value-engineering or cost-reduction initiatives
• Support supplier performance scorecards initiatives and QBRs
• First Year:
• Own and lead aluminum extrusion sourcing strategy across the organization
• Lead strategic projects delivering measurable cost savings
• Build a project pipeline for ongoing improvements and risk mitigation
• Meet individual objectives for the year including savings targets

The AZEK Company was acquired by James Hardie.

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with brands including Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With 8,000+ employees worldwide, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit The AZEK Company’s acquisition by James Hardie, we remain committed to providing fair and equitable employment experience for all candidates.

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EY is seeking a motivated professional with solid experience in the utilities sector to serve as a Senior Manager who possesses a robust background in Data Architecture, Data Modernization, End to end Data capabilities, AI, Gen AI, Agentic AI, preferably with a power systems / electrical engineering background and having delivered business use cases in Transmission / Distribution / Generation / Customer. The ideal candidate will have a history of working for consulting companies and be well-versed in the fast-paced culture of consulting work. This role is dedicated to the utilities sector, where the successful candidate will craft, deploy, and maintain large-scale AI data ready architectures.

You will help our clients enable better business outcomes while working in the rapidly growing Power & Utilities sector. You will have the opportunity to lead and develop your skill set to keep up with the ever-growing demands of the modern data platform. During implementation you will solve complex analytical problems to bring data to insights and enable the use of ML and AI at scale for your clients. This is a high growth area and a high visibility role with plenty of opportunities to enhance your skillset and build your career.

As a Senior Manager in Data Architecture, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative technology projects and programs that align with our organizational strategy to achieve impactful outcomes. You will provide assurance to leadership by managing timelines, costs, and quality, and lead both technical and non-technical project teams in the development and implementation of cutting-edge technology solutions and infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to be face to face with external clients and build new and existing relationships in the sector. Your specialized knowledge in project and program delivery methods, including Agile and Waterfall, will be instrumental in coaching others and proposing solutions to technical constraints.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the effective management and delivery of one or more processes, solutions, and projects, with a focus on quality and effective risk management. You will drive continuous process improvement and identify innovative solutions through research, analysis, and best practices. Managing professional employees or supervising team members to deliver complex technical initiatives, you will apply your depth of expertise to guide others and interpret internal/external issues to recommend quality solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

As Data Architect – Senior Manager, you will have an expert understanding of data architecture and data engineering and will be focused on problem-solving to design, architect, and present findings and solutions, leading more junior team members, and working with a wide variety of clients to sell and lead delivery of technology consulting services. You will be the go-to resource for understanding our clients’ problems and responding with appropriate methodologies and solutions anchored around data architectures, platforms, and technologies. You are responsible for helping to win new business for EY. You are a trusted advisor with a broad understanding of digital transformation initiatives, the analytic technology landscape, industry trends and client motivations. You are also a charismatic communicator and thought leader, capable of going toe-to-toe with the C-level in our clients and prospects and willing and able to constructively challenge them.

To thrive in this role, you will need a combination of technical and business skills that will make a significant impact. Your skills will include:

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• Cloud Computing and Cloud Computing Architecture
  
• Data Architecture Design and Modelling
  
• Data Integration and Data Quality
  
• AI/Agentic AI driven data operations
  
• Experience delivering business use cases in Transmission / Distribution / Generation / Customer.
  
• Strong relationship management and business development skills.
  
• Become a trusted advisor to your clients’ senior decision makers and internal EY teams by establishing credibility and expertise in both data strategy in general and in the use of analytic technology solutions to solve business problems.
  
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• A Bachelor’s degree required in STEM
  
• 12+ years professional consulting experience in industry or in technology consulting.
  
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• Manage complex data analysis, migration, and integration of enterprise solutions to modern platforms, including code efficiency and performance optimizations.
  
• Previous hands‑on coding skills in languages commonly used in data engineering, such as Python, Java, or Scala.
  
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• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes for managing data workloads.
  
• Experience in version control systems (e.g. Git) and knowledge of DevOps practices for automating data engineering workflows (DataOps).
  
• Practical understanding of data encryption, access control, and security best practices to protect sensitive data.
  
• Experience leading Infrastructure and Security engineers and architects in overall platform build.
  
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
  
• Data Security and Database Management
  
• Enterprise Data Management and Metadata Management
  
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• Master’s degree in Electrical / Power Systems Engineering, Computer science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning or commensurate professional experience.
  
• Experience working at big 4 or a major utility.
  
• Experience with cloud data platforms like Databricks.
  
• Experience in leading and influencing teams, with a focus on mentorship and professional development.
  
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• The ability to foster an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and empowers team members.
  
• Building and Managing Relationships
  
• Client Trust and Value and Commercial Astuteness
  
• Communicating With Impact and Digital Fluency
  

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Utility Equipment Operator I: $21.42-30.95 (Class Spec 5258)

Utility Equipment Operator II: $23.46-33.27 (Class Spec 5256)

Utility Equipment Operator III: $26.13-38.44 (Class Spec 5254)

General purpose: The Utility Equipment Operator I, II and III operate a variety of vehicles, heavy and light equipment, specialized equipment and various hand and power tools in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems and utility work site restoration for the assigned division. This work is performed under intermediate supervision the incumbent performs a variety of routine work within established procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments; work is reviewed periodically through observation, adherence to policies and procedures, and review of results achieved.

Water Distribution: Installation, replacement, repair and maintenance of potable water mains/services, valves, hydrants, and other appurtenances.

Wastewater Collection: Installation, replacement, repair and maintenance of sanitary sewer mains/laterals, manholes, valves, and other appurtenances; operation of CCTV vehicles and equipment; operation of vacuum trucks and equipment.

Construction Services: Construction for the installation or modification of water, wastewater and reclaimed water infrastructure including excavations, horizontal directional drilling, pipe bursting, utility locating/tracking equipment.

Utility Patch Crew: Restore roads, sidewalks, curbs, excavations, etc. for Water and Wastewater Department and Electric Department utility site work.

Essential functions: Operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment that may include, but not limited to, backhoes, excavators, front-end loaders, horizontal directional drill rigs, tapping/line stop equipment, skid steers, asphalt paver/screed, CCTV truck/equipment and vacuum trucks/equipment. Operate a variety of equipment and power and hand tools that may include, but not limited to, forklifts, chain saws, cement cutters, jackhammers, plate compactors, tampers, dewatering pumps/well points, etc. Assist in installation, maintenance, and repair of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure or utility work site restoration. Transport personnel, equipment, and materials to and from job sites; hauls refuse, brush, rock, materials, and equipment. Operate various pieces of equipment on a daily basis in a proficient manner while complying with safety rules and regulations. Inspect and maintain assigned equipment; check oil and perform basic service tasks; report malfunctions for repair; prepare equipment and refuel daily as required; perform safety inspections of assigned equipment. Oversee and implement temporary traffic control. Duties may require manual labor in support of the construction, repair, installation, maintenance, etc. Perform supervisory duties in the absence of the division supervisor or foreman. Assist in construction support for other divisions and departments as needed. May be required to work nights, weekends, or take on-call duty on rotating basis for after hour's emergencies and services. Perform other work as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Working knowledge of departmental and municipal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Working knowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules, and practices and the ability to transmit such knowledge to subordinates. Working knowledge of operation and routine maintenance of light weight equipment. Working knowledge of methods and materials utilized in the installation and maintenance of water distribution, wastewater collection, reclaimed water systems, and/or utility work site restoration; skilled in the use of heavy and light equipment and hand and power tools. Skill in the operation and maintenance of all the conventional and specialized equipment used within the division including ability to safely load and unload equipment on/off trailers. Ability to understand and read water and wastewater utility GIS/atlases and construction plans. Ability to perform a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks. Ability to detect required repairs and make minor adjustments to equipment. Ability to safely operate a variety of vehicles, light and heavy equipment, various hand and power tools. Ability to remain on call, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for after-hours repairs, emergencies, and other related concerns. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, city officials, and the general public. Ability to communicate information tactfully and impartially, both in person and in writing with all staff, city officials, and the general public. Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the City of Winter Park Core Competencies. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and keep accurate records. This position is performed with working knowledge the incumbent has ability to recall and apply important and commonly-used information from relevant source documents or information in a particular subject field.

Typical qualifications: Minimum qualifications: Utility Equipment Operator I: High School Diploma or equivalent and supplemented by a minimum of one year qualifying experience and skilled on a minimum of 1 type of heavy equipment. Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or higher; or obtain State of Florida Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) within 4 months and obtain CDL within 12 months of hire. Air brake restrictions (L and Z) are not accepted. Tank vehicle endorsement (N) required. Utility Equipment Operator II: High School Diploma or equivalent and supplemented by a minimum of one year qualifying experience and skilled on a minimum of 3 types of heavy equipment. Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or higher; or obtain State of Florida Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) within 4 months and obtain CDL within 12 months of hire. Air brake restrictions (L and Z) are not accepted. Tank vehicle endorsement (N) required. Ability to obtain and maintain FDOT Temporary Traffic Control Intermediate Certification within 1 year of hire. Utility Equipment Operator III: High School Diploma or equivalent and supplemented by and must be a highly proficient operator of a minimum of 3 types of heavy equipment. Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida CDL Class A. Air brake restrictions (L and Z) and non-fifth wheel restriction (O) are not accepted. Tank vehicle endorsement (N) required. Ability to obtain and maintain FDOT Temporary Traffic Control Intermediate Certification within 1 year of hire. Ability to obtain and maintain the following based on Department Division within 1.5 years of hire: Water Distribution: Water Distribution Operator Level 3 license per Chapter 62-602 F.A.C. Wastewater Collection: Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association Wastewater Collection C Level Certification. Construction Services: Either a Water Distribution Operator license per Chapter 62-602 F.A.C. or Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association Wastewater Collection C Level Certification. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities and other competencies required for the position may be considered. All required certifications must be current at the time of application and maintained in an active state as a condition of continued employment.

Other requirements: Physical: This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force repetitively to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping. Ability to ascend/descend stairs, scaffolds, and ladders. Ability to traverse about a variety of environments and obstacles throughout the city, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to remain stationary at jobsites for extended periods of time and repetitively operate related hand tools, power tools, and other related equipment for repairs/maintenance. Ability to position oneself to work in confined or difficult to reach spaces. Ability to manipulate objects, demonstrate small, precise movements, and operate necessary equipment such as small hand and power tools repetitively or continuously. Environmental: Tasks may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions including inclement weather, sun, extreme temperatures, odors, dirt and dust, loud noises, and hazardous chemicals, etc. Sensory: Tasks require the manipulation of objects and demonstration of small, precise movements, the ability to detect and distinguish various features of one's surroundings, and the ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with others.

Summary:

The Utilization Review Nurse is responsible for determining the clinical appropriateness of care provided to patients and ensuring proper hospital resource utilization of services. This nurse is responsible for performing a variety of pre-admission, concurrent, and retrospective UM related reviews and functions. They must competently and accurately utilize approved screening criteria (InterQual/MCG/Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services “CMS” Inpatient List). They effectively and efficiently manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced, rapidly changing regulatory environment and are responsible for maintaining current and accurate knowledge regarding commercial and government payors and guidelines related to UM. This nurse effectively communicates with internal and external clinical professionals, efficiently organizes the financial insurance care of the patients, and relays clinical data to insurance providers and vendors to obtain approved certification for services. The Utilization Review Nurse collaborates as necessary with other members of the health care team to ensure the above according to the mission of CHRISTUS.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• The prior authorization role completes an assessment of a proposed service to determine if the beneficiary has eligible coverage for the service and if it is medically necessary.
• Promote quality, cost-effective outcomes through prior authorization and concurrent review of requested services for medical necessity based upon evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Identify and present cases of possible quality of care deviations, questionable admissions, and prolonged lengths of stay to the Medical Director for further determination.
• Appropriately refer beneficiaries who have complex or chronic conditions, a need for transition of care, disease management support, or other identifiable needs for coordination of the beneficiary’s member’s health care for behavioral health care management.
• Follow CHRISTUS Health Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent, or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Protect the confidentiality of data and intellectual property; assures compliance with national health information guidelines.
• Analyze clinical information submitted by medical providers to evaluate the medical necessity, appropriateness, and efficiency of the use of medical services, procedures, and facilities.
• Perform provider outreach to address post-hospital discharge services, redirection to in-network providers for appropriate steerage, durable equipment usage, and utilization of other medical services and/or procedures and other necessary telephonic follow-up.
• Utilize the nursing process and critical thinking skills to provide oversight of services and evaluation of service options.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse communities with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate. 
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal), clinical judgment, initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able to take after hour calls to meet business requirements as needed.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing or equivalent required
• Associate’s (ADN) or Bachelor’s (BSN) in Nursing preferred

Experience

• 3 – 5 years of nursing experience preferred
• Experience in Microsoft software (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel) required
• General computer knowledge and capability to use computers required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• LVN license in the state of employment or compact required
• RN license in state of employment or compact preferred

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you'll find the packaging career you've been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC's longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We're constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a "Best of the Best" in the Best workplaces in the America's awards for 12 years in a row. It's how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future.

LOCATION: Rochester, NY

SUMMARY: An Extrusion Utility Operator is responsible for safely and effectively contributing to team a of 4-5 individuals supporting the operation of extrusion lamination manufacturing equipment. Maintaining a strong work ethic while demonstrating good communication skills are important to exceeding customer expectations, productivity standards, and personal career growth. Extrusion Utility Operators are expected to be able to independently prioritize their time and duties to contribute to the team running efficiently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs duties in a manner that adheres to safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in the training curriculum, learning new aspects of extrusion line operations while completing assigned duties required for operation.
• Maintain quality standards by reviewing product specifications and ensuring thorough completion of assigned production paperwork.
• Operate as a member of a larger team responsible for aspect of overall process. Team members will rely on attention to detail and proper communication to ensure entirety of process is safe and efficient.
• Exercise cautious approach to heavy equipment including use over overhead hoists.
• Completes tasks to ensure area around the machine is clean to GMP & Food Safety standards
• Visual acuity for identifying minor imperfections and material defects.
• Basic understanding of general tool usage including tape measurers, utility knives and screw drivers.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years related manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to peers and supervisors within the organization. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to read/use a tape measurer and apply concepts of basic algebra.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to reach out for assistance and communicate if instructions or assignments are not clear. Ability to retain information and apply to future situations of similar manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. This position may require manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs - reference your department-specific JHA (job hazard analysis) for departmental lifting restrictions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran.

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