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"&lt;p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;WHO WE ARE:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Leader in food-industry-related contract sanitation and food safety&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Over $1 Billion in sales with an excellent history of organic and acquisition growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Over 17 thousand team members throughout North America&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Corporate headquarters in Kieler, Wisconsin with team members working in over 400 customer plants throughout North America&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OUR VISION:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;To be the leading food safety solutions company that owns the standard of health and safety for our PSSI family and brand protection for our partners&lt;/p&gt; \t&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;\t&lt;ul&gt;\t\t&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Safety:&lt;/b&gt; We are committed to the health and safety of our team members and set the standard of food safety for the protection of our customers’ products and brands.&lt;/li&gt; \t\t\t&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Integrity:&lt;/b&gt; We speak with candor, act with transparency, follow through on our commitments and abide by our principles and values.&lt;/li&gt;\t\t\t\t&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Team:&lt;/b&gt; We respect and value our team members, embrace diversity, and invest in their development through coaching and training.&lt;/li&gt;\t\t\t\t\t&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Customer Focus:&lt;/b&gt; We strive to exceed our internal and external customers’ expectations through open communication, relationships, and continuous improvement.&lt;/li&gt;\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Achievement:&lt;/b&gt; We manage our business to provide opportunities and stability for our team members, and bring value to our customers, owners and the communities we serve.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Safe Foods&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mechanical Engineer II&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Job Description&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Exempt:Yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Department: Mechanical Engineer II&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reports To: Director of Engineering&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Location: North Little Rock&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Date Prepared: November 05, 2009&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Date Revised: November 07, 2018&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Safety Sensitive: No&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Design mechanical components of food safety systems for food processing plants using SolidWorks and provide plant engineering support for chemical manufacturing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1.\tDesign mechanical components of food safety systems for food processing plants using SolidWorks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2.\tMaintain and update existing Solid Works models.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3.\tDevelop documentation for transfer to production (models, detail drawings, diagrams, BOM, assembly procedures, etc.).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4.\tCreate parts books with exploded views for customer service manuals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5.\tDesign and document PM schedules for all manufactured systems.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6.\tDevelop the mechanical sections and system diagrams for equipment manuals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;7.\tDocument installation requirements and procedures.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8.\tWork to simplify equipment assembly and production time by good design practices.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;9.\tDevelop clear, easy to use system pre-install survey questionnaires and available system options.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10.\tParticipate on engineering design team.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11.\tPerform mechanical engineering analysis as needed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12.\tUtilize extensive creativity, mechanical design ability, and good interpersonal skills.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13.\tDevelop procedures and evaluation criteria for performance testing of designs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14.\tOccasional onsite support for new machine installations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15.\tProvide engineering support for process improvement projects for chemical manufacturing facility.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16.\tProvide reliability engineering support for chemical manufacturing facility.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17.\tProvide Root-Cause Analysis exercises at customer sites to support company-wide efforts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18.\tPerform any other related duties as required or assigned.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19.\tPerform any other related duties as required or assigned.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;QUALIFICATIONS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Technical degree required in such disciplines as Computer Engineering, CPA, etc, plus 4 years related experience and/or training, and 1 to 6 months related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;COMMUNICATION SKILLS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ability to read, analyze, and understand common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; Ability to respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MATHEMATICAL SKILLS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal, logical or scientific symbolism such as formulas, scientific equations, and graphs. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from anaccredited university&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2-5 years of SolidWorks experience including system design, part modeling, assemblies, exploded views and drawings&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Must have existing approval to work in the US and not need company support&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Professional Engineer Certification a plus&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Experience designing machines for use in food processing plants including sanitary design practices&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Advanced: Other&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Intermediate: Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Basic: Accounting, Presentation/PowerPoint&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY SUPERVISION RECEIVED&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone on routine work, referring all questionable cases to supervisor.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PLANNING&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the work operations of a group of employees, all performing basically the same type of work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;DECISION MAKING&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance and also frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance, either of which would affect the work operations of small organizational component and the organization's clientele.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MENTAL DEMAND&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Intense mental demand. Operations requiring sustained directed thinking to analyze, solve, or plan highly variable, administrative, professional, or technical tasks involving complex problems or mechanisms.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Moderately directed. Activities covered by wide-ranging policies and courses of action, and generally directed as to execution and review. High order of analytical, interpretative, and/or constructive thinking in varied situations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities may include but not limited to interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Supervises a small group (3-7) of employees, usually of lower classifications. Assigns and checks work; assists and instructs as required and performs same work as those supervised, or closely related work, a portion of the time. Content of the work supervised is of non-technical nature, but presents numerous situations to which policies and precedents must be interpreted and applied.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Supervises the following departments: None&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Occasionally responsible for organization's property where carelessness, error, or misappropriation would result in moderate damage or moderate monetary loss to the organization. The total value for the above would range from $150,000 to $1,000,000.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;ACCURACY&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Probable errors would not likely be detected until they reached another department, office or patron, and would then require considerable time and effort to correct the situation. Frequently, possibility of error that would affect the organization's prestige and relationship with the public to a limited extent, but where succeeding operations or supervision would normally preclude the possibility of a serious situation arising as a result of the error or decision.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;ACCOUNTABILITY&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;FREEDOM TO ACT&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Directed. Freedom to complete duties as defined by wide-ranging policies and precedents with mid to upper-level managerial oversight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;ANNUAL MONETARY IMPACT&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The amount of annual dollars generated based on the job's essential duties / responsibilities. Examples would include direct dollar generation, departmental budget, proper handling of organization funds, expense control, savings from new techniques or reduction in manpower.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Medium. Job creates a monetary impact for the organization from $1mm to $10mm.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IMPACT ON END RESULTS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Modest impact. Job has some impact on the organizations end results, but still from an indirect level. Provides assistance and support services that facilitates decision making by others.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PUBLIC CONTACT&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Frequent contacts with general public, patrons, or other outside representatives, wherein the manner of handling these contacts has a bearing on the organization's position and operation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;EMPLOYEE CONTACT&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contacts with other departments or offices and also frequently with individuals in middle level positions; consulting on problems which necessitate judgment and tact in presentation to obtain cooperation or approval of action to be taken. Also, important contacts with associates as required in advanced supervisory jobs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;WORKING CONDITIONS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Periodically exposed to such elements as noise, intermittent standing, walking, pushing, carrying, or lifting; but none are present to the extent of being disagreeable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The following physical activities described here are representative 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 and expectations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Semi-repetitive, low physical. Semi-repetitive type work which requires periods of concentration for varied time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; and depth perception.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;ADDITIONAL INFORMATION&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sheet metal design experience including laser or water jetted parts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Strong analytical, mechanical and troubleshooting skills&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Must be organized, self-starter, methodical and able to prioritize and work with limited supervision&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ability to communicate clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Work well within a diverse team environment&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Creative problem solving in products, solution design and business processes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities to meet customer needs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;WHAT WE OFFER:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·Basic Life Insurance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·401k Retirement Plan&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·Paid Holidays&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·Paid Vacation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·Employee Assistance Program&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·Training & Development Opportunities&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. (PSSI) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws.PSSI is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities.PSSI will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual.If an employee requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department.If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.&lt;/p&gt;"
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