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Caterpillar

Urban Farmer

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<div><div><div><div><div>Overview:&nbsp;Urban Farmer is seeking a skilled Machine Operator to join our dynamic and fast-growing team. This role requires hands-on proficiency with advanced food manufacturing, processing, and packaging equipment, including Texwrap Systems, ADCO, JDD Bagger, Inline Pressing System, VEMAG Extruder, and additional high-performance production machinery. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient machine operation, uphold quality and safety standards, minimize downtime, and support high-volume production goals within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:<div style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Operate Specialized Food Manufacturing Equipment:<ol style="margin-bottom: 0in;list-style-type: circle;"><li style='margin-top: 0in;margin-right: 0in;margin-bottom: 0in;font-size:16px;font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>VEMAG &ndash; Extruder :&nbsp;Operate the VEMAG dough portioning machine to accurately divide and deposit dough, ensuring consistent weights, improved efficiency, and reliable support for high-volume production needs.</li><li style='margin-top: 0in;margin-right: 0in;margin-bottom: 0in;font-size:16px;font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Crimper Machine:&nbsp;Operate the crimper machine to form and seal pizza snacks by accurately crimping dough edges, ensuring proper fill, tight seals, and consistent product quality in high-volume production</li><li style='margin-top: 0in;margin-right: 0in;margin-bottom: 0in;font-size:16px;font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>JDD Bagger:&nbsp;Operate the JDD bagger to accurately package product into bags, ensuring proper sealing, coding and consistent fill weights to support efficient, high-volume production.</li><li style='margin-top: 0in;margin-right: 0in;margin-bottom: 0in;font-size:16px;font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Inline Pressing System:&nbsp;Operate and monitor the Inline Pressing System designed for high-volume dough processing. This system automatically feeds dough balls, positions them onto conveyors, and uses heated or hydraulic presses to flatten dough into consistent crusts or sheets. Manage line speed, pressure settings, temperature zones, and alignment of dough entering and exiting the press. Ensure product uniformity in thickness and diameter, while troubleshooting issues such as sticking, misshaping, or press misalignment to maintain continuous production efficiency.</li><li style='margin-top: 0in;margin-right: 0in;margin-bottom: 0in;font-size:16px;font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Industrial Ovens:&nbsp;Operate and monitor industrial ovens to ensure precise baking temperatures, consistent product quality, and proper throughput to meet high-volume production demands.</li><li style='margin-top: 0in;margin-right: 0in;margin-bottom: 0in;font-size:16px;font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Freezer:&nbsp;Operate and monitor the freezer system to ensure proper product freezing, temperature control, and inventory flow while maintaining food safety and quality standards in a high-volume production environment.</li><li style='margin-top: 0in;margin-right: 0in;margin-bottom: 0in;font-size:16px;font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Texwrap Systems:&nbsp;Manage a range of automatic standard and custom shrink wrapping systems, including shrink wrappers, shrink bundlers, L-bar sealers, side sealers, tunnels, infeeds, and conveyors, ensuring high efficiency and precision in packaging.</li><li style='margin-top: 0in;margin-right: 0in;margin-bottom: 0in;font-size:16px;font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>ADCO Manufacturing Company:&nbsp;Operate ADCO&rsquo;s automated packaging machines, including cartoners tailored for a variety of industries such as frozen foods, baked goods, and ready-to-eat meals. Ensure the optimal performance and troubleshooting of these end-of-line packaging solutions</li><li style='margin-top: 0in;margin-right: 0in;margin-bottom: 0in;font-size:16px;font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Combi Automated Case Erectors:&nbsp;Operate Combi automated case erectors to increase efficiency and consistently build cases for end-of-line packaging, meeting high production needs.</li><li style='margin-top: 0in;margin-right: 0in;margin-bottom: 0in;font-size:16px;font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Coding &amp; Label Applicator Machine:&nbsp;Operate the coding and label applicator to apply accurate product codes, dates, and labels to cases and packaging, ensuring proper placement, legibility, and compliance with traceability requirements.</li><li style='margin-top: 0in;margin-right: 0in;margin-bottom: 0in;font-size:16px;font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>3M Tapper Machine:&nbsp;Operate the 3M tapper (case taper) machine to securely seal cases with consistent tape application, ensuring proper adhesion, packaging integrity, and efficient end-of-line flow.</li></ol></li></ul></div>&nbsp;Maintenance and Troubleshooting:<div style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Conduct regular operator checks and perform minor repairs to prevent equipment malfunctions and prolong machinery life.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Troubleshoot mechanical issues swiftly and efficiently, minimizing downtime and optimizing productivity.</li></ul></div>Quality Control:<div style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Rigorously perform quality control checks, including verifying seal integrity, checking code dates, and ensuring each product meets strict company and regulatory standards.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Adjust machine settings to correct any deviations from product specifications, maintaining a relentless focus on producing high-quality food products.</li></ul></div>Documentation and Record Keeping:<div style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Accurately record production data such as output volumes, batch timings, and machine settings, ensuring transparency and traceability in production processes.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Complete all required documentation related to quality assurance and production tracking, aiding in compliance and operational reviews.</li></ul></div>Team Collaboration and Communication:<div style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Work closely with other team members and departments to optimize production line efficiency and output.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Communicate effectively with supervisors and quality control teams to address any concerns about food safety or machine performance.</li></ul></div>Safety and Compliance:<div style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Adhere to all workplace safety guidelines, food safety regulations, and good manufacturing practices (GMPs), ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Promptly report any potential safety hazards or breaches in compliance to management or safety officers.</li></ul></div>Qualification Requirements:<div style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in mechanical equipment preferred.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Strong understanding of mechanical devices, troubleshooting skills, and ability to perform routine maintenance.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Bilingual is a plus.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Must have completed GMPs and company food safety programs training.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Must have good mathematical skills.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Ability to read and follow instructions.</li></ul></div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Physical Demands:<ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Compliance with safety requirements, including PPE such as safety footwear, hearing protection, and safety glasses.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Capability to work in variable temperatures and handle physical tasks like lifting up to 50 lbs.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Standing or walking for extended periods and maneuvering around equipment.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div>
 3rd Shift

3rd Shift Bakery - Machine Operator

Machine Operator

High school diploma or equivalent; mechanical troubleshooting; ability to operate and maintain complex food processing equipment; good communication; bilingual is a plus.

Career Area:Product SupportJob Description:Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you&#39;re joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don&#39;t just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.We are seeking an experienced and highly capable professional to join our team as a Condition Monitoring Operations Manager. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in large earthmoving or mining products who are motivated to lead and develop a growing team of Condition Monitoring Advisors (CMAs) including direct communication with dealers, customers, and internal partners to improve machine uptime and reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).The Condition Monitoring Operations Supervisor leads the Peoria-based CMA team and advances the condition monitoring processes, analytics, and tools the CM team uses. This role is accountable for directing daily CMA activities, ensuring high-quality maintenance and repair recommendations, and managing the metrics of monitored fleets ensuring we are delivering performance expectations, CMA utilization and team growth.What You Will Do<ul><li>Lead the day-to-day operations of a fleet monitoring team consisting of 6–8 Condition Monitoring Advisors based in Peoria, ensuring timely execution and high-quality outputs.</li><li>Deliver condition monitoring performance expectations for quality, velocity, and value across Job Site Solutions (JSS), Physical Availability (PA) Managed sites, Strategic Accounts, dealers, and Cat customers.</li><li>Partner with the Condition Monitoring Deployment team to plan and execute new site coverage and coverage adjustments.</li><li>Conduct regular performance reviews with process partners and customers, and drive internal communication of condition monitoring wins and value delivered.</li><li>Collaborate with global condition monitoring teams to develop, share, and implement best practices.</li><li>Establish standard work and lead continuous process improvement across all CMA activities.</li><li>Provide oversight of analytical practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and early detection of emerging machine issues.</li><li>Ensure the CMA team effectively leverages Caterpillar’s purpose-built condition monitoring tools to maximize uptime and customer value.</li><li>Maintain expertise across all five elements of Condition Monitoring, while building depth and capability within the team.</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance processes, introduce new analytics, and advance proactive and predictive maintenance strategies through the CMAs daily work.</li><li>Manage recruitment, retention, onboarding, and skills development for Condition Monitoring Advisors.</li></ul>What skills you will have: Technical Excellence: Extensive experience supporting large earthmoving or mining machines, product support, or condition monitoring experience.Customer Focus: Strong understanding of customer operations and priorities, with the ability to align technical recommendations to business value.  Data Gathering &amp; Analysis: Demonstrated ability to assess complex equipment data, identify trends, and guide effective decision-making using structured analytical tools. Consulting: Working knowledge of predictive maintenance and reliability engineering, with experience advising customers or internal stakeholders.  Effective Communications: Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage and influence internal partners, dealers, and customers.Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Relationship Management: Ability to operate in customer-facing environments, building trust with dealers and customers, and maintaining strong long-term partnerships.  Top Candidates Will Also Have<ul><li>Experience with equipment management strategies and enabling technologies.</li><li>Strong understanding of the technical, application, and operational aspects of large earthmoving and mining products.</li><li>Prior experience in a dealer- or customer-facing role (e.g., technical field rep, sales, ASR, account manager).</li><li>Formal leadership experience, or demonstrated informal leadership through cross-functional initiatives (e.g., project management, CPI, product development, or field roles).</li></ul>Additional information: This position requires the candidate to work full-time in the Peoria, IL office.  Domestic relocation assistance is available. This position will require up to 15% travel. Sponsorship is not available.<h3></h3><h3></h3>Summary Pay Range:$147,760.00 - $221,640.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits:Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.<ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision benefits*</li><li>Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*</li><li>401(k) savings plans*</li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA)*</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*</li><li>Health Lifestyle Programs*</li><li>Employee Assistance Program*</li><li>Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*</li><li>Career Development*</li><li>Incentive bonus*</li><li>Disability benefits</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Adoption benefits</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li></ul>       * These benefits also apply to part-time employees<h3></h3><h3></h3>This position requires working onsite five days a week.<h3></h3><h3></h3>Relocation is available for this position.<h3></h3>Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.<h3></h3><h3></h3>Posting Dates:May 1, 2026 - May 17, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.      Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our <a href="http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom" target="_blank">Talent Community</a>.

Condition Monitoring Operations Manager

Lead and develop a Peoria-based CMA team (6–8 advisors) to improve machine uptime, provide dealer/customer support, manage CM analytics, and drive continuous process improvements. On-site role in Peoria, IL; travel up to 15%; relocation available; sponsorship not offered.

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