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Our client is seeking an experienced First Shift Production Supervisor who will work alongside the Plant Manager and Production Leads to help achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Employee morale goals.  This is a direct hire opportunity with an organization that offers an excellent benefit package.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure a safe working environment for all production employees
• Maintain and mentor a team of Production leads in all assigned departments (Assembly, Fabrication, Order selecting/Packing/Shipping; Cutting/Custom sewing, and Sewing)
• Design and drive standard work for the “Lead Team”
• Accountable to maintain onboarding/training documentation program
• Has the authority for hiring, termination, discipline, and performance decisions
• Work with management team to identify and implement productivity improvements.
• Help Production Leads and Human resource resolve personnel issues and document accordingly.
• Accountable for ensuring customer quality expectations are met
• Accountable to maintain a clean and organized facility 
• Understand and enforce company rules established through the employee handbook and attendance policy.
• Meet/Exceed all measurements of performance: quality, accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness of work performed. 

EDUCATION and REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Supervisory experience in managing and leading a minimum of 75 indirect employees
• Requires high school diploma
• Requires 5-10 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
• Must possess mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to make metric system conversions.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Must have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Able to multitask and prioritize a busy workload.
• Must have intermediate computer skills, including responding to email, record keeping, maintaining Excel spreadsheets, creating documents in MS Word, etc.
• Requires good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees.

Accountant

Our client is a manufacturer of paper packaging solutions (Corrugated Fiber Board). They have just opened a brand-new manufacturing facility in Cottage Grove, MN. We are seeking an Accountant to take on the exciting opportunity to get in on the ground floor of this new business in the world of corrugated manufacturing. This is a full-time role complete with a competitive salary and full benefits package. The Accountant will report directly to the Controller.

Responsibilities will include:

• Accounts receivable (Invoicing, credit memos, returns)
• Receive checks in the mail and use check scanner to deposit into the bank account.
• Accounts payable (Approve and code vendor invoices, check runs)
• Cross-charge sister plants for goods/services purchased/provided by other plants for them.
• Verifying and processing expense reports for traveling employees.
• Fixed assets
• Month-End close
• Account reconciliations
• Inventory Reconciliation
• Compiling Sales reports for the executive team to review.
• Tracking of scrap sales
• This role will help back-up the AP Clerk and Payroll person if they are sick or on vacation. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 1-5+ years of experience in the Accounting field preferably coming from the manufacturing field.
• Comfortable becoming the Subject Matter Expert to all things Accounting over time.
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize is a fast-paced setting.
• Able to work in a team-oriented environment and comfortable reporting to the Controller who works off-site in another plant.
• Able to interact with executives (Controller, Plant Manager, General Manager, etc.) on special projects that will include sales reporting, forecasting and year end close responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communications skills to work across different plant locations.
• Previous experience with some type of Accounting software and strong Excel skills. (Great Plains preferred but not mandatory).

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to support a team in the HR - Payroll and Benefits arena.  This is a straight contract role and desires a 9 month commitment – target end date 4/1/2020.  This role pays $15 per hour, contains hours around 8am-4:30pm with flexibility of a 30-40 hour work week and is located in Watertown, WI.

This role serves a team of 4 and will answer and route calls – about 2-4 calls per hour – to assure internal customer satisfaction with a client base of over 2000.  This position also heavily utilizes Microsoft Excel to complete data entry and track numerous pieces of employee related information.  The key to this role is a strong work ethic and willingness to take on ANY administrative task necessary to support this team.

The incumbent of this role:

• Serves as a initial point of contact in Payroll and Benefits and routes calls appropriately by determining customer needs.
• Completes data entry of forms and information related to Payroll and Benefits.
• Completes daily and special projects using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Assists a team through implementation of a new Ceridian software system.
• Works with highly confidential employee information.  

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience performing administrative duties in a professional setting.
• 1+ years experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Work Experience with Microsoft Office – Word and Outlook.
• Past experience with data entry.
• Strong communication skills.

Preferred but not Required

• Experience in an HR setting – Payroll/Benefits.
• Bachelor Degree.
• Experience with Ceridian Software. 

Join ESC’s growing team onsite at Amazon as an Assistant Editor.  As an Assistant Editor, will be responsible for authoring and updating content specific to HR, interviewing and working with local subject matter experts (SMEs) as needed. Your focus will be on using our style guide to create unparalleled global English content that is ready for localization to an international audience. You must be able to work across numerous business models and create certainty out of ambiguity.

Key Responsibilities

In collaboration with our stakeholders and subject matter experts, you will determine the type of content needed and build content by:

• Researching, interviewing and curating information according to employee needs under the guidance of the regional content strategists
• Authoring personalized/relevant content from scratch when required ensuring consistency of voice and maintaining communication quality across multiple content types and platforms. All content created should flow well, read well, be well organized and accurate in terms of language
• Evolving content by eliminating anything outdated, ensuring that content on all platforms is consistent, adds value to employees, answers their questions, and either provides a true self-service path or an escalation path that’s current if no self-service is possible.
• Ensuring that all content created map to the tenets of the content team
• A successful candidate will be resourceful, customer-focused, and a versatile resource flexible to work on multiple projects with aggressive deadlines.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Fluent in English writing with excellent reading/comprehension skills
• 3-4 years of professional content development experience
• Clear, concise writing style with attention to detail
• Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style and/or other style guides
• Demonstrated success at learning and explaining business processes
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple stakeholder needs in a fast-paced environment
• Strong editorial background and exceptional skill in proofreading and creating, implementing and ensuring adherence to technical style guides
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Work experience in a global team environment
• Experience with localization/translation process
• Demonstrated experience using a content management system (CMS), such as Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Sitecore, Drupal, Alfresco, OpenText, etc.
• Experience in a multi-language publishing environment, including globalization for translation, terminology databases and management, and other world-ready approaches

Our employee-owned client in Milwaukee has an exciting opportunity available for a Business Development leader with experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction space to join their growing team. Responsibilities would include project engineering and management activities such as making fluent presentations, negotiating contracts and leading client development activities. Another key will be ability to have project oversight including setting priorities and developing objectives, project financial management, as well as hands-on involvement in the design process. This position is based in Milwaukee, is full time, includes a comprehensive benefit plan and comes with a salary in the $60-80k salary range with quarterly bonuses available.

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, ideally with Engineering focus.
• Experience developing and maintaining a technical market for business development, along with selling technical services to Municipalities, Government Agencies, Transportation Departments, Water Management Districts, and Water Utilities in WI.
• Success in business development including creation of strategic business plans, marketing activities, client development, presentation experience and proposal development.
• Technical project management experience is desired.
• Professional PE or Architecture license is a bonus.

Our New Berlin based client is seeking a CAD/CAM Programmer to join their team.  In this role you will design, develop and maintain programs for the operation of various CNC machines.  The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of previous CAD design experience.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Using 3D scanned files, models, or other provided geometries create CNC programs.
• Provide design feedback to product and process engineering to improve manufacturability.
• Identifies tooling requirements, both consumable and non-consumable, indexing sequences, speeds and feeds to conform to engineering design.
• Prove out new or modified CNC programs through simulation or first article.
• Develop and support new fixturing and tooling.
• Identify cost reduction strategies to reduce scrap and waste.
• Work closely with process engineering group to standardize and optimize CNC operations.
• Assist with development of setup and process documentation related to CNC operations.
• Support other duties and projects as assigned

Tools and Equipment

Basic mechanics tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D

MasterCAM or equivalent

OptiTex

ExactFlat

Education

Two-year technical degree, minimum of 2 years of experience as CAD/CAM programmer in machine shop or medical industry. Ability to write in G and M code.

If you’ve got 5+ years’ experience as a Database Administrator, we have an exciting, long-term contract opportunity with our premier retail client’s Big Data Analytics Team.  The DBA will utilize Netezza to design and market high-performance data warehouse appliances and advanced analytics applications for enterprise data warehousing, business intelligence, predictive analytics and business continuity planning. 

Required Skills:

• 5+ years Netezza DBA experience
• Enterprise data warehousing experience.
• BigQuery and Teredata experience is a plus.
• Bachelor of Science in Information Management or related field.

ESC is partnering with our premier ecommerce client to hire a Digital Development Consultant to start work immediately.  The consultant will help create content for the customer facing retail site from design handoffs.  The content includes department pages, landing pages, media rich spotlights and overlays.  He/she will use HTML, CSS and JavaScript and Ecommerce platform software to troubleshoot code and program existing customer-facing content.  The consultant will also use the WCS system to load HTML, time assets and push assets to staging/production.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute digital content production

• Utilizes web scripting tools and Ecommerce platform software to generate sale event department pages across multiple channels
• Coordinate with marketing, technical and digital teams to develop code and graphics to support business strategy for production ready assets

Troubleshoot technical issues

• Effectively and efficiently identifies issues, developing conclusions and providing solutions
• Effectively and efficiently communicates both written and verbal issues to peers, partners and management
• Develops advanced understanding around troubleshooting design and html issues
• Effectively analyzes processes and suggests improvements or automations to get work done

Organize and plan project/process deliverables

• Establishes course of action for self to ensure that work is completed accurately and efficiently
• Ensures high-quality results to eliminate live site errors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Strong detail orientation
• Excellent organization, time management and multitasking skills
• Knowledge of current web markup or scripting languages: including HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Expertise in current Internet standards, including Web browsers and browser specifications
• Demonstrate strong Adobe Photoshop skills
• Strong Content Management System experience

Preferred

• Experience with retail workflow, processes, and structure
• Bachelor's in Marketing, Web Technologies, Computer Science or related field
• Understanding of dynamic or active web content
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects without sacrificing attention to detail

Our Lincolnshire based client is seeking a Fulfillment Specialist who will support the processing of subscription services and is responsible for various tasks within those areas. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: accurately creating customer order forms, processing within various Partner websites, maintaining accurate and up-to-date logs, validating accuracy of Partner and Customer invoices, and providing recommendations for continual process improvement. The Fulfillment Specialist will interact with numerous internal departments throughout the Customer subscription fulfillment process.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Act as project coordinator for each opportunity – processing opportunities from a pre- and post-sales perspective.
• Create order forms, subscription records and invoices for appropriate stakeholders, ensuring accurate content, supporting documentation and contact information.
• Maintain billing function, including reviewing data to validate complete and accurate data being invoiced to customers.
• Receive, research, and resolve internal and external stakeholder inquiries concerning account status.
• Respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist with month end close tasks.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure accuracy of data used for Customer ordering and billing.
• Review workflow and identify processes improvements for better efficiency.
• Act as a backup for team members and aid management as necessary.
• Create, track and follow up on claims/orders.
• Reconcile reporting as directed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma

Other Required Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications with strong Excel skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent customer service and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders including senior leadership.
• Strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting and/or billing experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Blower Application Company (BLOAPCO), in partnership with Educated Solutions Corp. (ESC) is seeking an Inside Parts Sales Specialist to assist in an increased workload for this manufacturing company of scrap and waste handling systems. This key role will work with the current Parts Sales Expert to learn the business and serve an international base of BLOAPCO customers.  

BLOAPCO builds customized shredders, conveyor systems, trim cutters, and material handling fan systems.  These products dispose of paper, foil, light metal, wood pallets, skids, and plastic.  As imagined, the parts that create these machines are very durable and specialized.  In the event a replacement part is needed, the Inside Parts Sales Specialist is the catalyst to work with engineers and sales staff to find the correct part, work closely with shipping vendors, and ultimately get the customer back up and running once again.   This role is located in Germantown, WI, pays in the $45K-$55K range based on experience and comes with an a full benefit plan.

Blower Application Company is truly a cool place to work.  The core of the business is creating bigger and better ways to destroy waste and move it out of an industrial setting.  The current staff of 25 includes ownership, office, and the shop floor.  In this role the Inside Parts Sales Specialist will respond to daily customer inquiries and provide research, communication and solutions to help get BLOAPCO equipment up and running.  While training will be provided the Inside Parts Sales Specialist should be able to work independently, have a high attention to detail, and be quick to communicate and solve problems related to BLOAPCO parts and machinery needs.

The Inside Parts Sales Specialist will:

• Handle customer inquiries and requests via phone and email.
• Read blueprints to determine parts and specifications needed by customers.
• Perform research and deliver proposals and quotes to customers.
• Use Excel spreadsheets to update and gain pricing information for specified parts.
• Input data to a variety of technology vehicles.
• Take on special projects as required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a manufacturing environment related to parts, parts inventory or parts sales.
• Strong experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience reading blueprints.
• Understanding of machining environment and knowledge of technical machine part functions.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lb.
• Bachelors Degree is preferred but not required.

Loan Support Analyst - $18 per hour

Our Brookfield based client is seeking multiple Loan Support Analysts to complete a large project which includes the review of 30,000 loan files.  This client assists their customers in processing and servicing large amounts of loan filing.  This is a long-term project and pays $18 per hour with flexible scheduling and a very casual work environment.

We seek anyone that has experience in the Mortgage/Loan industry to assist in reviewing these files.  The goal will be to review approximately 10 files per day and document findings accordingly.  This may include customer interaction for information verification.

In this role you can expect to:

• Review, examine and extract data from various loan documents to be entered into a proprietary loan review system.
• Review items such as:  notes, security instruments, applications, 1008 files, appraisals, VOEs, and various other loan related items.
• Implement and act in accordance with Client’s Information Protection policies and procedures.
• Protect assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction, and interference.
• Report security events or potential threats or other security risks to Client’s Information Protection Committee.
• Call for verifications and return phone calls in a professional manner. 
• Additional miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience reviewing mortgage loans and verifying customer information for loan processing.
• Ability to work onsite in Brookfield for a standard business day (Monday through Friday) with flexible hours.
• A presentable phone presence and the ability to discuss documents with customers.
• A good eye for detail and the ability to accurately review and document all loan files.

Maintenance Supervisor – Oshkosh, WI

Our client, a chemical manufacturing company is seeking a full-time Maintenance Supervisor in Oshkosh, WI.  A competitive salary and strong benefit plan including a pension, medical, dental, vision, 401K will be offered. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure plant equipment is maintained by providing direct leadership to Maintenance team. Incumbent will be responsible for maintenance schedule, performance metrics, and quality improvement.

 Job Responsibilities

• Utilize maintenance resources to ensure that plant equipment is maintained to operate safely and efficiently, and preventive maintenance is completed on schedule.
• Provide direct leadership by example for the Maintenance Technicians and all plant employees.
• Build a strong maintenance team who cooperates and shares technical expertise for the benefit of the team.
• Guide employee performance and development through daily communication and annual performance evaluations.
• Increase technical excellence in the maintenance department through external training and development.
• Set work and on-call schedules to ensure that maintenance coverage is consistent with plant operational needs.
• Continually improve operations by collaborating with maintenance technicians, peers and management.
• Manage contractors, including safety training, on site job management and quality control.
• Facilitate communication between operations and maintenance to improve work efficiency and Maximo utilization.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule and ensure all documentation is kept current on the asset management system.
• Improve the asset management system to its fullest capabilities including Preventive Maintenance, Planning, Safety Plans, the spare parts inventory, and reporting capabilities for failure analysis.
• Develop metrics for performance, PM and WO completion. Utilize metrics for performance evaluation and as a means of communication with plant management.
• Maintain and continually improve the Mechanical Integrity Procedures to ensure the ongoing

Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree or higher
• Supervisory or lead experience in an industrial environment
• 5-10 years maintenance or operational experience in an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated leadership through identifying and implementing corrective actions
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required.
• Knowledge of a computerized maintenance management system is preferred.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairways up to 40 feet in height on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to travel as needed and work outside of normal business hours.
• Frequent 12 to 16 hour workdays may be required as a result of continuous plant operations.
• Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching.

SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED

In this project-based role, you will support the re:Invent sponsorship program. You will ultimately help to drive demand generation and partner engagement that enables the program’s success. In this role, you will take responsibility for building out the partner sponsorship journey pre and post-sale by implementing content and contact strategies. This is a hands-on, marketing operations role, requiring technical experience that builds user workflows and connects platform applications through API and other forms of documentation.

Job Responsibilities

• Build and improve our email marketing strategy, test plans and overall program development
• Access the current state of platforms and digital tools used by the re:Invent sponsorship program. Own the development of new marketing automation workflows that deliver on KPIs and influence sponsorship revenue generation
• Manage prospect and participant lists, improve and scrub data, implement A/B tests using forms, and help the sponsorship team develop a robust pipeline of new sales opportunities
• Partner with the Sponsorship Program Lead to identify key sales priorities, product inventory, and timely offers that will drive more effective and personalized email, nurture, and chat programs
• Work with the operations manager to extract key customer data, insights, buying history, and purchase intent that enables better reporting and campaign execution
• Create and optimize nurture channels based on persona and segment, and use behavioral email to drive better sponsorship retention from our partner community
• Develop and manage a comprehensive program calendar to monitor frequency of contact and progression of messaging
• Build and deploy promotional emails on a regular cadence that are design-friendly and feature smart copy writing that invokes action
• Execute an email calendar series for the sponsorship program that can take one of many forms including: newsletter, reminder, or support
• Collaborate with the technology team to ensure marketing automaton workflows are aligned with the broader event sponsorship product roadmap

REQUIRED SKILLS

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of digital or B2B enterprise marketing experience
• Experience in B2B and high-tech products and services
• Basic HTML editing experience and ability to connect applications through API and other forms of documentation
• A passion for and demonstrated experience with copy writing and content marketing
• Understanding of audience segmentation and setting up communication workflows with marketing automation platforms

PREFERRED SKILLS

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of digital or B2B enterprise marketing experience in a technology company
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field
• Excellent grasp of social media best practices and measurement
• Advanced HTML editing experience and ability to connect applications through API and other forms of documentation
• Demonstrable experience with email marketing, lead generation and SEO
• Experience with email platforms such as Pardot or Marketo
• Familiarity with Airtable, Salesforce, and additional analytical/reporting tools

Are you mechanically inclined and looking to jumpstart a successful career with a growing and reputable manufacturing company? If so we are currently have an immediate need for Mechanical Assemblers in the Franklin area!

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, the Mechanical Assembler I performs simple to moderate operations in the assembly and disassembly of mechanical components and subassemblies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use common hand tools, power tools and machinery in the production of simple to moderate assemblies.
• Required to work with a variety of materials: steel, sheet metal, aluminum, brass, solvents, oils and abrasives
• Identify and kit parts necessary for assembly.
• Understand and work with Manufacturing Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education – High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Good Math. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

JOB RELATED INFORMATION

Steel toe boots required

Job Description

The Merchandise Writer is responsible for managing all copy content related to merchandise on the e-commerce Website. This involves managing relationships with the buying groups, the sample turn-in process for each catalog, competitive and vendor research, developing copy concepts and writing copy. Merchandise content includes: product descriptions (high-end catalog style), shopping guides, size charts and other product-specific copy, brand, trend and gift descriptions, as well as feature editorial and promotional copy.

Responsibilities

• Researches, writes, edits, proofs and formats product descriptions for each catalog. This includes partnership with the buying groups and production team to coordinate and manage sample turn-in process for each catalog.
• Produces value-added content to help the customer make a purchasing decision (i.e., shopping guides, size charts, glossaries and helpful tips). Responsible for researching these needs and opportunities and producing “best practices” plans and implementing the value-added content.
• Assists in the development of non-merchandise specific online content, when appropriate.
• Ensures that copy is accurate and effective in communicating the desired message, consults with internal staff on requirements for Web development projects and works closely with graphic artists and/or project managers to ensure the appropriate look and feel.
• Archives approved merchandise copy content for reuse and historical reference.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent interviewing, researching, writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Several years of copywriting experience, including marketing or other consumer product writing experience, experience developing and implementing a concept from start to finish is critical.
• Experience writing for apparel, home goods and other consumer merchandise preferred.
• Proficient in word processing and desktop publishing software and the ability to communicate well in a team-oriented environment.
• BA in Communication, English, Marketing, Journalism or related field expected.

**Writing samples and/or portfolio will be required**

Production Operator – 2nd Shift

Our client, a chemical manufacturing company is seeking a full-time Production Operator in Milwaukee, WI.  This role offers a strong benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, 401K, Profit-Sharing and a Pension Plan. This is a full-time role with potential for growth based on good tenure under the following logistics:

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Hours: 2^nd Shift: 2:00pm – 10:30pm, Monday - Friday

Pay: $17-$18/hr.

Perks of this role:

1. Great Benefits Package: Including Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Profit Sharing and a Pension plan!
2. Consistent 40+ hours a week (overtime available)
3. Promotion opportunities to team lead and management roles as well as other positions
4. Stable company that has been in business for over 80 years

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction in an efficient and cost-effective manner, by performing the duties necessary for safe and efficient production and filling.  The role works in a large warehouse performing a variety of duties related to a production schedule.  Potential duties to be performed:

• Filling and emptying drums of chemicals and powders
• Moving drums, equipment, etc.
• Using math (calculator/computer) to determine proper steps and changes with equipment (trained)
• Monitoring levels via computer
• Washing and cleaning equipment
• Completing inventory and checklists (including safety)
• Manufacturing processes – blending and packaging
• Hooking/unhooking hoses to and from trucks and tanks
• Taking samples to the lab
• Completing inventory/checklists
• Entering data into the computer system
• Adjusting Chemical Variables
• Operating forklift/lift truck (will train)
• Loading and unloading tank trucks and rail cars of product (use forklift – will train

 Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs production and filling duties according to existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to include computer entry of all necessary paperwork
• Able to produce and fill aqua ammonia, bleach, white room products, optical brightener, prep and fill cylinders. 
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly product and facility inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards
• Maintains “Good Housekeeping” practices throughout the warehouse
• Complies with all established SOPs, Safety and RCEP policies
• Must manage any wastes in accordance with applicable SOPs, including labeling, storage, and profiling
• Supports effective communication with all departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

Qualifications

• NONE! We are willing to train from the ground up, so we desire a clean background, ability to pass a drug screen and a strong work ethic.  Past warehouse experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements:

• Must be able to accurately transfer written and verbal information and enter data into existing computer system
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to work in a warehouse facility that has changing temperatures throughout the year (cold and hot)
• Must be able to roll a 285-pound cylinder from a pallet onto the floor
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Must be able to pass a physical and a background check

Production Operator – Milwaukee

Our client, a chemical manufacturing company is seeking a full-time Production Operator.  This role offers a strong benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, 401K.  This is a full-time role with potential for growth based on good tenure under the following logistics:

Location: Milwaukee – North Side

Pay: $17-$18/hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit-Sharing, 401(k), Pension Program and tuition reimbursement, long term/short term disability and more.

Shift Hours: There are currently two different shifts available...

• 10:00PM - 6:30AM (Monday through Friday)
• Weekend Nights: 6:00PM-6:00AM (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction in an efficient and cost-effective manner, by performing the duties necessary for safe and efficient production and filling.  The role works in a large warehouse performing a variety of duties related to a production schedule.  Potential duties to be performed:

• Filling and emptying drums of chemicals and powders
• Moving drums, equipment, etc.
• Using math (calculator/computer) to determine proper steps and changes with equipment (trained)
• Monitoring levels via computer
• Washing and cleaning equipment
• Completing inventory and checklists (including safety)
• Manufacturing processes – blending and packaging
• Hooking/unhooking hoses to and from trucks and tanks
• Taking samples to the lab
• Completing inventory/checklists
• Entering data into the computer system
• Adjusting Chemical Variables
• Operating forklift/lift truck (will train)
• Loading and unloading tank trucks and rail cars of product (use forklift – will train)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs production and filling duties according to existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to include computer entry of all necessary paperwork
• Able to produce and fill aqua ammonia, bleach, white room products, optical brightener, prep and fill cylinders. 
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly product and facility inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards
• Maintains “Good Housekeeping” practices throughout the warehouse
• Complies with all established SOPs, Safety and RCEP policies
• Must manage any wastes in accordance with applicable SOPs, including labeling, storage, and profiling
• Supports effective communication with all departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

Qualifications

• NONE! We are willing to train from the ground up, so we desire a clean background, ability to pass a drug screen and a strong work ethic.  Past manufacturing or warehouse experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements:

• Must possess High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to accurately transfer written and verbal information and enter data into existing computer system
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to work in an uncooled warehouse facility
• Must be able to roll a 285-pound cylinder from a pallet onto the floor
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently

Production Operator – Weekend Nights

Our client, a chemical manufacturing company is seeking a full-time Production Operator in Oshkosh, WI.  This role offers a strong benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, 401K, Profit-Sharing and a Pension Plan. This is a full-time role with potential for growth based on good tenure under the following logistics:

Location: Oshkosh, WI

Shift Hours: 5:00PM - 5:00AM (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Pay: $17-$18/hr.

Perks of this role:

1. Great Benefits Package: Including Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Profit Sharing and a Pension plan!
2. Consistent 40+ hours a week (overtime available)
3. Promotion opportunities to team lead and management roles as well as other positions
4. Stable company that has been in business for over 80 years

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction in an efficient and cost-effective manner, by performing the duties necessary for safe and efficient production and filling.  The role works in a large warehouse performing a variety of duties related to a production schedule.  Potential duties to be performed:

• Filling and emptying drums of chemicals and powders
• Moving drums, equipment, etc.
• Using math (calculator/computer) to determine proper steps and changes with equipment (trained)
• Monitoring levels via computer
• Washing and cleaning equipment
• Completing inventory and checklists (including safety)
• Manufacturing processes – blending and packaging
• Hooking/unhooking hoses to and from trucks and tanks
• Taking samples to the lab
• Completing inventory/checklists
• Entering data into the computer system
• Adjusting Chemical Variables
• Operating forklift/lift truck (will train)
• Loading and unloading tank trucks and rail cars of product (use forklift – will train

 Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs production and filling duties according to existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to include computer entry of all necessary paperwork
• Able to produce and fill aqua ammonia, bleach, white room products, optical brightener, prep and fill cylinders. 
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly product and facility inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards
• Maintains “Good Housekeeping” practices throughout the warehouse
• Complies with all established SOPs, Safety and RCEP policies
• Must manage any wastes in accordance with applicable SOPs, including labeling, storage, and profiling
• Supports effective communication with all departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

Qualifications

• NONE! We are willing to train from the ground up, so we desire a clean background, ability to pass a drug screen and a strong work ethic.  Past warehouse experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements:

• Must be able to accurately transfer written and verbal information and enter data into existing computer system
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to work in a warehouse facility that has changing temperatures throughout the year (cold and hot)
• Must be able to roll a 285-pound cylinder from a pallet onto the floor
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Must be able to pass a physical and a background check

SUMMARY:

Our Germantown-based client, with over 150 years of combined experience in providing innovative packaging solutions, has an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant.  The Purchasing Assistant, works closely with the Director of Purchasing to perform  the following duties:

• Review ERP system to place and monitor purchase orders for sales samples, production, customer, and warehouse requirements.
• Review and resolve supplier invoices.
• Review and resolve goods receipts.
• Set-up logistics for purchase order arrival.
• Enter, update, and maintain supplier pricing.
• Assist with product sourcing and purchasing projects.
• Adjust planning/purchasing parameters based on analytical review.
• Monitor and track supplier non-conformance issues for supplier quality.
• Monitor inventory including managing minimum and maximum stocking levels.
• Resolve supplier shipping issues or damages that occurred within transportation.
• Ability to realize seasonal and trends based on commodities and to adjust purchasing accordingly.
• Cross-functional team player with Sales, Customer Service, Production, Accounting, and Warehouse.
• Assist the Purchasing & Production Coordinator in daily purchasing, scheduling and logistics activities.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency in companies operating software, MS-Word and MS-Excel.   Exposure to ERP preferred.
• High School Education, Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, but not required.
• Prior accounting experience in a distribution / manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule as required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate sense of urgency, strong organizational skills, sense of ownership, and possess follow-up/follow through skills.
• Detail orientated and ability to work well in fast paced environment both independently and as a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.  
• Position may require lifting up to 50 lbs.

The Retoucher will work under the direction of the Manager of Image Content Editing for our client’s Marketing Department and Photo Studio.  He/she will retouch images/selections using complex masking with Alpha Channels and perform color correction with complete attention to details. 

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience retouching images.
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud, with the ability to use Alpha Channel Mask.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign for referencing design files.
• Excellent attention to detail in a high-volume production environment.

Our client, a manufacturer of paper packaging solutions just opened operations in Cottage Grove, MN. In partnership with ESC, we are seeking to hire a Safety & Training Coordinator. The right candidate will have 3+ years of experience implementing, monitoring, maintain and directing safety programs inside of a manufacturing setting. This is a 1^st shift full-time role complete, with a generous salary and benefits package.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Implement, monitor, help direct, and maintain all safety programs to help ensure a safe work environment for all employees and third parties.
• Document all safety items such as safety concerns, corrective actions, and resolution.
• Review safety procedures, standards, policies, and document all training records regularly.
• Identify training needs and organize, plan, and schedule training interventions to meet quality standards.
• Coordinate and plan training activities and ultimately ensure all employees are properly trained and proficient with all safety policies, practices, and initiatives.
• Assists Quality & Safety supervisor with requested reports/information for weekly & monthly crew/plant meeting preparations.
• Ability to present training lessons to large and small groups.
• Strong in investigating accidents; to be able to identify problems and help create solutions with a team.
• Develop annual safety and health goals for the facility.
• Monitors Lost time, Days away, and recordables.
• Maintain an accountability program – RMP.
• Supports facility employees in selecting appropriate PPE.
• Assists as necessary in implementation of a hazard communication program and preparation of reports.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a Safety & Training Coordinator role inside a manufacturing environment.
• Prefer an associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of the corrugated manufacturing process preferred, but not mandatory.
• Must be comfortable working with executive leadership and internal stake holders including the General Manager, Plant Manager, Director of Maintenance and other team members.

Do you have previous shipping and receiving experience and looking to jumpstart a successful career with a growing and reputable manufacturing company? Our Franklin area client is seeking someone to work within their shipping and receiving department and assist with driving when needed. 

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for proper picking, packaging, shipping, receiving, handling of materials and maintaining inventory accuracy. Performs a variety of warehousing or stockroom functions including receiving, production order picking, warehouse storage, packaging of finished goods, shipping, inventory control, supply documentation, data input, and material distribution and/or delivery as assigned per location requirements.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.
• Proficient in all stockroom operations in performance of required technical or routine operational tasks per company policies and procedures.

• Responsible for routing outbound freight to assure delivery as required; monitors carriers’ performance reliable delivery within established standards.
• Maintains picking, shipping and receiving documentation for filing records. Verifies freight bills with accounting and resolves errors.
• Ships both domestic and international using Ship ERP.
• Takes finished orders after final quality control inspection and wraps and packs in containers as per compnay procedures and standards.  Prepares packing lists, bills of lading, and other shipping documentation as necessary for the shipments.
• Load and unloading of all delivery trucks. Assures compliance with workplace safety procedures. Limits access to loading docks by unauthorized individuals.
• Receives and inspects external packaging of all incoming shipments. Notifies delivery personnel of any apparent shipping damage and proceeds accordingly.
• Receives and process returned goods shipments. Performs other shipping/receiving duties, as requested.

• Assists in maintaining the flow of work and materials based on scheduled supplier deliveries, customer orders, and other internal or external delivery requirements according to established priorities.
• Performs and ensures accurate and timely computer and physical transactions as well as verifies accuracy of transactions/paperwork regarding shipping, receiving, stocking, movement or other required material or goods activities.
• May use pallet jack, scales or other machinery to disperse and move material. May be responsible for maintaining scale or other equipment calibration activities.
• May prepare, mark/label/tag and/or package materials or goods for receipt, storage, delivery or shipment according to location or customer requirements.
• Maintains orderly, clean and safe work area as well as visual controls of assigned areas.
• Generally knowledgeable and/or supports Lean Management (COS) and regulatory (e.g. ISO, FAA, ITAR, etc.) initiatives or requirements regarding shipping and receiving as applicable.
• Maintains and improves inventory accuracy. Assists or conducts activities such physical counts, hand counts or other inventory validation and control measures as assigned.

• Coordinates flow of work and materials based on scheduled supplier deliveries, customer orders, and other internal or external delivery requirements regarding established priorities and availability/capability of workers, parts, materials and equipment.
• Ensures accurate and timely computer and physical transactions as well as verifies accuracy of paperwork regarding receiving, stocking, movement, shipping or other required material or goods activities.

• Proactively coordinates and interacts with other departments to resolve discrepancies or reduce unfavorable impacts to organizational processes as needed and provides excellent service to internal and/or external customers.

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years of progressive experience in Receiving, Shipping, warehouse, stockroom or inventory control position(s) is desired.  Cable and electronic component experience is desired.
• Experience within an ISO controlled and /or government regulated environment desired.
• Excellent materials management skills as applicable including customer order fulfillment activities & shipping, packaging, receiving, inventory control and disposition, supply documentation, data and transactional management, material distribution and/or delivery, warehouse or stockroom control techniques, and critical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing (COS) or other continuous improvement.
• Ability to be flexible and able to function comfortably in a fast paced, constantly changing and ambiguous environment. 
• Experience in shipping both domestic and international.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, suppliers, and employees.
• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts with respect to job-related situations.
• Computer and keyboarding skills required. Basic knowledge of MS Office.
• Demonstrates sound judgment when following through with priorities.
• Ability to handle interruptions and maintain focus.
• Ability to work flexible/additional hours on short notice.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Good knowledge of transactions within ERP systems (SAP is preferred).

Summary:

This position assists in the proper handling of materials, maintaining inventory accuracy, and internal and/or external customer service. Performs a variety of stockroom functions including production order picking, warehouse storage, packaging of finished goods, inventory control, supply documentation, data input, and material distribution and/or delivery as assigned per location requirements. Works with a team in order to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in maintaining the flow of work and materials based on scheduled supplier deliveries, customer orders, and other internal or external delivery requirements according to established priorities.
• Performs and ensures accurate and timely computer and physical transactions as well as verifies accuracy of transactions/paperwork regarding receiving, stocking, movement, shipping or other required material or goods activities.
• May use pallet jack, scales or other machinery to disperse and move material. May be responsible for maintaining scale or other equipment calibration activities.
• May prepare, mark/label/tag and/or package materials or goods for receipt, storage, delivery or shipment according to location or customer requirements.
• Maintains orderly, clean and safe work area as well as visual controls of assigned areas.
• Generally knowledgeable and/or supports Lean Management (COS) and regulatory (e.g. ISO, FAA, ITAR, etc.) initiatives or requirements regarding shipping or receiving as applicable.
• Maintains and improves inventory accuracy and assists or conducts activities such cycle counts, physical counts, hand counts or other inventory validation and control measures as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of fundamental material handling processes as applicable including: customer order fulfillment activities & shipping, packaging, receiving, inventory control and disposition, supply documentation, data and transactional management, material distribution and/or delivery, warehouse or stockroom control techniques, and cycle or physical counting.
• A team player that can relate to people at all levels of the organization and possesses excellent communication skills with high ethical standards and a positive professional image.
• Ability to be flexible and able to function comfortably in a fast paced, constantly changing and ambiguous environment. Demonstrates sound judgment when following through with priorities.
• Ability to effectively to questions from managers and employees.
• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts with respect to job-related situations.
• Computer and keyboarding skills required.
• Basic knowledge of transactions within ERP systems (SAP), preferred.
• Experience working with an RF Gun preferred.