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Process Improvement Engineer - Essentia

Process Improvement Engineer

Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience with process control and continuous improvement; technical background in chemical/food/industrial engineering or related; familiarity with food safety/GMP; Excel and CAD skills; Lean Six Sigma preferred.

Sanitation Supervisor - Essentia

Sanitation Supervisor

Manage sanitation program, supervise sanitation teams, maintain SSOPs, support environmental monitoring, coordinate chemical inventory, and provide sanitation training; HS diploma required; food manufacturing sanitation leadership preferred.

Maintenance Technician - Essentia

Maintenance Technician

High school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years industrial maintenance experience, valid driver’s license, ability to troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, repair equipment, and follow EHS and food safety procedures.

Maintenance Technician - APC

HS diploma required (Associate in industrial maintenance/mechatronics/robotics preferred), 3+ years industrial maintenance experience, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, PLC/HMI experience, welding, ability to read schematics and P&IDs, OSHA 10/CMRT desired.

High school diploma or GED required (Associates preferred). 3+ years industrial maintenance experience repairing electrical/mechanical equipment; ability to read schematics/P&IDs, troubleshoot PLCs/HMIs, perform welding, hydraulics, HVAC, plumbing, and use CMMS.

Production Operator III

Production Operator

High school diploma/GED preferred. Previous production/manufacturing experience preferred. Must operate production equipment, monitor and record gauges, perform cleaning with chemicals, operate forklift/pallet jack, follow GMPs and safety procedures, and meet physical demands.

High school diploma required (Associates/Bachelors preferred). 3+ years industrial maintenance experience repairing electrical/mechanical equipment; PLC, HMI, CMMS experience; ability to read schematics/P&IDs; OSHA 10/CMRT/welding certifications desired; valid driver license; lift up to 50 lbs; work at heights.

Production Operator- APC

Operate packaging and processing equipment, monitor gauges and product measurements, perform housekeeping, operate forklift/pallet jack, lift up to 80 lbs, follow GMP/sanitation/SOPs, HS diploma/GED required, English literacy required.

Maintenance Technician-3rd Shift

High school/GED required; 2+ years industrial maintenance experience; preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment; electrical (110–480V), welding, tool operation, valid driver’s license, EHS compliance.

Production Operator (2nd Shift) - Boyer Valley Company

Operate plant equipment (skid steer, shag truck, bins/augers, valves), follow GMP and safety procedures, read gauges and document quality data, perform physical tasks including lifting and climbing, HS diploma preferred, previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Production Operator I - APC Sublette

Operate packaging and production equipment, monitor gauges and product parameters, perform sanitation and housekeeping, operate forklift/pallet jack, lift up to 80 lb, follow GMP/SOPs, and support continuous improvement.

Production Operator I - Essentia

High school diploma/GED preferred; stable work history in production/manufacturing preferred. Must follow GMP/HACCP/SSOP/SQF documentation, operate production equipment, perform physical tasks, and be 18+.

Quality Control Technician - Essentia

Quality Control Technician

High school diploma or GED required; 2+ years food processing experience or a two-year science degree. Must perform lab testing, microbiological swabs, sample collection, LIMS data entry, inspect materials/production, document results, operate vehicle, and work weekends/extended hours.

Production Operator I - Proliant Dairy Ingredients- Night Shift

High school diploma/GED required; ability to operate production and packaging equipment, perform quality checks, forklift/pallet jack operation with certification, follow sanitary and safety procedures.

Plant and Facilities Maintenance Technician - APC

Performs plant and facility maintenance including equipment, plumbing, boilers, pumps, groundskeeping, and construction support. Must operate powered equipment, follow GMP/SOP/SSOP, document work, and hold a valid driver's license; HS diploma required; maintenance experience preferred.

Production Operator - Proliant Dairy Ingredients - Night Shift

Operate production and packaging equipment, perform packing, receiving, dryer operations, forklift/pallet jack operation, follow GMP/HACCP/SQF procedures, perform basic analytical testing, and maintain food safety and documentation.

Production Operator - Proliant Dairy Ingredients - Day Shift

Operate and maintain production and packaging equipment, perform quality checks, handle raw and finished inventory, operate forklifts/pallet jacks, follow food safety (HACCP/GMP/SQF) and sanitation procedures; HS/GED and 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.

Logistics/Warehouse Coordinator - APC

Logistics Warehouse Coordinator

2+ years warehouse/inventory experience, HS/GED, forklift and pallet jack operation, shipping/receiving, inventory cycle counts, valid driver license, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, basic math, Microsoft Excel/Word and MAPICS proficiency.

Plant Manager - Proliant Dairy Ingredients - St Johns, MI

Plant Manager

5+ years production management with a bachelor’s (or 8–10 years without); bachelor's in dairy/food/operations preferred; dairy industry experience preferred; must live within 30 minutes; knowledge of safety, CI/Lean, and production processes.

Sanitation Technician II - Industrial Cleaning - Essentia

Sanitation Technician

High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience). Knowledge of SSOP, cleaning chemicals and equipment. Ability to follow safety procedures, wear PPE, work in hot/damp conditions, and perform frequent physical tasks.

Production Operator I - Proliant Dairy Ingredients- Day Shift

High school diploma/GED required; 1 year manufacturing/dairy/production experience preferred; operate production and packaging equipment, forklifts and pallet jacks, perform quality checks, complete sanitary/CIP procedures, and maintain HACCP/GMP documentation.

Operate production equipment, monitor parameters, assist packaging, and follow GMPs; lift up to 60 lb; perform overtime as needed.

Senior Project Engineer/ Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5+ years in manufacturing; experience in process control, troubleshooting, and project leadership; knowledge of GMP; travel required.

Production Operator I

High school diploma or GED; 1 year experience in dairy/production/manufacturing preferred.

Essentia Shag Truck/Facilities Technician - Nights - Harlan

Shag Truck/Facilities Technician

High School Diploma or GED; CDL Class A within 6 months; experience in agriculture/production preferred.

2+ years industrial maintenance in manufacturing; high school diploma or GED; trade/Associate in Industrial Maintenance preferred; valid driver’s license; electrical/welding and preventive maintenance skills.

Harlan Functional Proteins Production Operator - 3rd Shift

Operate production processes following GMP, document data, maintain safety; HS diploma/GED preferred; 18+ years old.

Harlan Functional Proteins Production Operator - 2nd Shift

High school diploma preferred; experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing; ability to follow instructions; HACCP/GMP/SSOP/SQF documentation; operate equipment; physical work; 18+ years.

High school diploma or GED preferred; experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.

Production Operator I - Days - Essentia

Day shift production operator; HS diploma or GED preferred; experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.

Harlan Broth Production Operator - B Shift (6:00pm - 6:00am)

Broth Production Operator

Operate production lines, perform GMP/SQF/HACCP documentation, forklift operation, and maintain clean, safe work area.

Production Operator - Biologicals

Operate bioprocessing equipment, perform in-process testing, maintain aseptic conditions; forklift operation; basic math and record keeping; high school diploma.

Field Service Supervisor-APC

Field Service Supervisor

3-5 years field maintenance experience; knowledge of QHSE; OEM procedures; inventory management; travel up to 40%; ability to work weekends.

Production Operator I - APC

Operate production equipment, follow safety and GMP, read gauges, forklift, lift 60 lb bags, overtime.

North American Dairy Nutrition Sales Manager - APC

North American Dairy Nutrition Sales Manager

North America dairy sales leadership with strong technical service; 5+ years in dairy sales; Bachelor's in Dairy Science, Nutrition, or related; willingness to travel up to 50%.

Production Supervisor - Essentia

Production Supervisor

Night shift production supervisor with minimum 3 years manufacturing experience, prior supervisory/leadership experience, high school diploma required; college degree preferred, food processing experience preferred.

Shag Truck/Facilities Technician - Essentia

Operate shag truck, assist loading/unloading, and support maintenance; HS diploma/GED; CDL Class A within 6 months; experience in agriculture/manufacturing preferred.

Field Service Technician - South East Iowa - APC

Field Service Technician

Travel 75-100%; valid driver’s license required; 1-2 years industrial maintenance experience; associate or higher in industrial technology/maintenance preferred.

Wastewater Operator - Essentia

Wastewater Operator

High school diploma or GED; valid driver’s license; equipment maintenance experience preferred; wastewater handling experience a plus; training provided.

High school diploma or GED; operate packaging equipment; read gauges; basic math; forklift/pallet jack; overtime; GMP compliance; lift up to 60 lb; teamwork.