MANUFACTURING / QC / PRODUCTION / WAREHOUSING / CONSTRUCTION

SALARY - $70-130K - DOE!

BENEFITS - Excellent Benefits

LOCATION - Modesto

Our very well established and growing Commercial Construction client is in search of an experienced Senior Estimator for this IMMEDIATE DIRECT CAREER OPPORTUNITY!!! 

This position requires 5 Years of Commercial Construction background, proficiency in utilizing a Computer and Microsoft Office Suite. 

The following would be a plus: Construction Management degree, OSHA 30, Contractors License.

JOB DESCRIPTION / SKILLS:

• Estimator will generate and manage commercial estimates required for sales, pre-construction and bidding efforts. 
• Provide estimates, budget control and studies for projects and potential projects during business development, pre-construction and construction phases of a project, knowledge of all scopes, systems, and assemblies. 
• Estimates vary from design-build, guarantee maximum price estimates, to stipulated sum bids. 
• Ability to complete full quantity take-offs to support accurate estimates for all disciplines in commercial and public work projects including, but not limited to civil and site work, structural, concrete, finishes, mechanical, and electrical. 
• A complete understanding of the interrelationship of the cost of labor, material, equipment, and productivity in the unit costs used at each level of an estimate.
• A seasoned Project Manager who has fostered lasting relationships with clients/subcontractors/inspectors, etc.  
• Experience having overseen projects of 1-15 million and have working knowledge with reading drawings, drafting, RFI’s, change orders, identify potential exposures and/or risk involved while staying on schedule so projects are completed timely.  
• The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of construction methods, provide a purposed construction schedule, processes and management practices; excellent analytical and problem solving skills; good communication skills; and be organized, efficient and responsive to the needs of internal and external clients alike.

Estimators are expected to:

• Manage entirety of bidding process.
• Build estimates based on a practical understanding of design, constructability, logistics, sequencing and means and methods of a project.
• Be a key collaborator for new and existing subcontractor relationships for estimating, bidding and project award.
• Prepare estimate presentations, special studies, budget control reports and estimating documents for projects and client presentations.
• Understanding of market labor, and commodity conditions and impacts on construction costs.
• Conduct quantity take-offs, variance and maintain quantity controls.
• Proficient on a computer and utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
• Blend experience with team of experts, ask questions when needed, while keeping a successful and positive environment.

SALARY: $75-85K

BENEFITS: Excellent Benefits

LOCATION: Stanislaus County (Modesto, Ceres, Turlock or other Cities located within Stanislaus County)

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Our long-time, well-established and growing Food Manufacturing client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Microbiology Manager for this Excellent DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

The Microbiology Manager is responsible for developing test protocols and procedures focused on the growth, structure and development. The position oversees microbiology laboratories in 4 locations that verify process controls and product quality. Fermentation, storage and bottling are critical operations the microbiology team monitors. The Microbiology Manager must be capable of troubleshooting and conducting research and development for various departments.

Essential Duties:

• Develop and implement food safety and process standards – FSMA, GFSI, HACCP, HARPC
• Provide fermentation support during the harvest (starters, primary and secondary)
• Monitor finished product quality
• Provide sanitation support to bottling and cellar departments
• Troubleshoot microbiological issues for the cellar, production departments
• Monitor and improve the environmental monitoring program
• Provide rough ID for microorganisms found in production environments.
• Oversee verification, calibration routines and maintenance program for laboratory equipment and instruments across all labs
• Oversee the training and development of microbiology technicians
• Develop and validate testing methods for raw and finished products
• Maintain release processes for finished products
• Support root cause analysis and customer complaint investigations
• Ensure laboratory operations are executed properly. Functions such as cleaning, organizing, filing of laboratory records, retrieving test results, etc.
• Ensure all records and documents are complete, legible and accurate, and executed with required information in accordance with company's procedures
• Contribute to maintenance and improvement of documentation practices.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset and contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Ensure adequate ordering and inventory control for supplies and reagents
• Monitor plant water testing program
• Establish and maintain media preparation protocols
• Serve as a member of the ISO 9001 steering committee

Educational/Experience:

• Masters preferred, Microbiology, Enology OR equivalent work experience
• 5 + years of experience in food processing / packaging
• Experience with food safety standards, such as FSMA, GFSI, HAACP, HARPC
• Experience in ethanolic fermentations
• Managerial experience
• Understanding of microbiology

SALARY - $70-75K

BENEFITS - Excellent Benefits

LOCATION - Stanislaus County (Modesto, Turlock, Ceres, Newman, Surrounding Cities within the County)

HOURS - 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM Shift including weekends, but must be able to work Any Shift as Needed.

Our long-time and well established Food Processing client is in search of an experienced Maintenance Supervisor for this IMMEDIATE DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

The Maintenance Supervisor directly supervises maintenance employees on assigned shifts to ensure the effective delivery of maintenance services and support production in a 24-hour 7-day per week operation. This includes planning, assigning and directing work, addressing product and employee complaints, and resolving problems. This person carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies, OSHA regulations and applicable laws.

• Collaborates with the plant engineer, maintenance manager, and facility management to utilize equipment to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment      effectiveness.
• Supervises both the maintenance and capital projects for the site.
• Utilizes mechanical and electrical expertise to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings and grounds.
• Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system to optimize asset utilization through scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Ensure that all utilities (i.e. refrigeration, electrical, steam, compressed air systems, etc.) are in proper working      order to support production.
• Implements corrective actions identified by key maintenance performance indicators as a means to create overall equipment effectiveness.
• Remains current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design      and operation.
• Ensures corporate policies and standards are followed in both capital project implementation as well as daily maintenance.
• Complete all paperwork including maintenance records, incident reports and investigations, and others as assigned by the maintenance manager. Maintain current technical documentation on PLCs, instrumentation and equipment - PLC ladder logic, blueprints, manuals, SOPs, maintenance procedures, PMs, inventory/parts purchasing.
• Shares “best practices” within the Maintenance Department.
• Monitor and enforce policies, plant rules and programs with employees, contractors, vendors, consultants and suppliers (i.e. safety, food safety, regulatory, etc).
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager      requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating and delegating.
• Provides management of employees directly to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management. If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in negotiations, grievances or other contract related activities and discussions.
• Evaluate Maintenance personnel skills and abilities and assist Manager with developing training programs for employees’ growth.

Job Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is a plus and a minimum of five (5) years industrial maintenance experience within Food and/or Beverage industry is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Working knowledge of boilers, refrigeration, PLCs, electrical, cooling towers, ammonia compressors and packaging equipment. Skills required in electronics, instrumentation and electrical systems and troubleshooting, reading electrical schematics and understand ladder logic. Ability to calculate basic mathematical equations and formulas.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to select, lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to understand cost containment and budgetary principles.
• Ability to work overtime, and flexible hours including weekends. Shift may vary, however will primarily work second shift.

SALARY - $40-70K DOE

BENEFITS - Excellent Benefits

LOCATION - Modesto

Our very well established and long time Fabrication / Construction client is  in search of an experienced Assistant Project Manager for this EXCELLENT FULL TIME CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for reporting to and assisting Project Managers in coordinating the activities of a project to ensure cost, schedule, document control and quality standards are met. Under the direction of the PM, the Assistant Project Manager is expected to take on any/all tasks in the quest to learn all he/she can about construction/fabrication. 1-5 years of construction experience would be a plus!

Skills / Experience / Responsibilities: 

• Assist the Project Manager in all phases and aspects of the project. 
• Manage administrative tasks for any projects and proposals. I.e. email communication, contract management, RFIs, PCOs.
• Communicate with vendors and procurement of materials.
• Follow the companies Best Practices. 
• Project Set Up: Ensure that proper information and materials are in place prior to the beginning of a project.
• Draft, submit, and track all RFI’s
• Review project logs (RFI’s, Submittals, PCO’s) with Superintendent on a weekly basis.
• Review contract and specifications and become familiar with terms & conditions.
• Print upcoming projects and coordinate getting installer bids. Begin take-offs of steel.
• Ability to review drawings and specifications to become completely familiar with the project and identify long lead times and critical path items. 
• Maintain excellence and professionalism in all correspondence with customers and sub-contractors.
• Prepare job packets, and learn basic CAD drawings.
• Follow up with suppliers and soliciting bids to get best pricing for materials.
• Requires strong Customer Service.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Experienced with Word & Excel required. 
• Any CAD experience/knowledge helpful, but not required.
• Construction experience a plus.
• Project Management Assistance experience a plus but will train the right candidate with related / transferable skills.

SALARY - $60K DOE

BENEFITS - Medical Benefits are not offered at this time

LOCATION - Ceres

Our growing Manufacturing client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of a skilled Purchasing Manager for this FULL TIME AND IMMEDIATE CAREER OPPORTUNITY.  The Purchasing Manager will negotiate with vendors for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment and services used by the company.

Essential Functions

• Negotiates with vendors for good and services, negotiating the best possible price and service guarantee. 
• Establishes purchasing policies and ensure compliance. 
• Develops new supply sources where vendors are inadequate. 
• Examines bids and makes awards. 
• Establishes account/credit and terms. 
• Negotiates blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitors cost during the time period. 
• Checks requisitions for appropriate approval and account numbers. 
• Works closely with receiving department to ensure proper supplies arrived 
• Traces delinquent arrivals from purchase orders.
• Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with U.S. laws.  

PAY RANGE: $20.00-$25.00hr

BENEFITS: Benefits Offered

LOCATION: Modesto 

WORK HOURS: 

• Modified shift 4-10s. 6am-4:30pm
• Must be willing to work Overtime Monday – Friday including some Saturdays - 8hrs

Our long-time, growing and well established Fabrication Client is PARTNERING with us in search of an experienced Quality Control person with experience in Steel/Metal Fabrication/Construction for this IMMEDIATE FULL TIME CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. 

This Quality Control position is a integral in supporting and executing shop projects efficiently and reviewing construction drawings and specifications to ensure project specific requirements and construction details are followed.

• The Quality Control person conducts QC on layout of beams and parts for fabrication.

• Communicates findings with shop Foreman and or shop lead upon identification of issues to allow for immediate repair.

• Completes reports (written and/or online, as required) documenting conformance of job-specific and standard procedures for product fabrication, installation of materials, and processes to Steel Encounters’ quality standards.

• Review and understand shop drawings, schematics, details, and installation instructions

• Review and understand scope of work and exclusions outlined in the contract and related industry standards.

• Participate in the construction, installation and testing of project mock-ups.

• Demonstrate good judgment in decision-making, input, and issue escalation; facilitate problem solving

• Maintain a report log documenting in writing all quality infractions, corrections and actions taken to resolve the problem.

• File all reports and photo documentation in their respective project folders, dated & clearly labeled following established naming conventions to ease future searches

• Publish and distribute QC reports to the Shop Foreman, Project Manager. 

Requirements:

• Structural Steel/Metal/Construction knowledge and / or experience.

• 1-2 years Quality Assurance/Control experience preferred.

• Experience with CAD software/drawings.

• Basic knowledge of Structural steel layout and welding terminology.

• Adequate computer skills to create and manage spreadsheets, activity tracking, inspection reports etc.

• Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel and Word).

• Effective communication, and strong English writing skills with ability to complete legible, detailed inspection reports.

• Ability to read and understand shop drawings, installation instructions, and architectural documents.

• Ability to assist with the installation of materials when needed is a plus.

PAY RANGE: $16.00-$19.00hr

BENEFITS: Benefits Offered

LOCATION: Modesto

WORK HOURS: 

• Modified shift 4-10s. 6am-4:30pm
• Must be willing to work Overtime Monday – Friday including some Saturdays - 8hrs

Our long-time, growing and well established Fabrication Client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of 2 experienced Welder / Fabricators for these IMMEDIATE FULL TIME CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. They will start off temp, however for the right candidates, the position has a strong opportunity to convert to our client's payroll.

Job Duties:

• Welder/Fabricator - FCAW (Flux Corded ARC Welder), Dual Shield and MIG.
• Ability to review specifications, blueprints, sketches and work orders.
• Layout steel and stainless steel heavy and light structure, frames, skids, piping, handrails, and other projects for fabrication.
• Must be able to accomplish fabrication shop work in an efficient manner. 

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years’ experience in Welding/Fabrication preferred in Metal/Steel.
• Experience with FCAW / Dual Sheild / MIG
• Ability to operate plasma, breaks, ironworkers, and other shop equipment.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of all welding methods, procedures, and quality control.
• Working knowledge of all tools and equipment i.e. saw, iron workers, shears, breaks, welding equipment, burney plasma.
• Knowledge of design principles and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively.
• Ability to heavy lift 50lbs or more.

SALARY: $16.00 to $19.00 HR/DOE

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Retirement, Paid Time Off

LOCATION: Position is located within San Joaquin County (Stockton, Manteca, Lathrop, Escalon, Tracy)

HOURS: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Our very well-established Food Processing client is in search of an experienced QA Clerk for this FULL TIME CAREER OPPORTUNITY! 

SKILLS / DUTIES:

The QA Clerk will report to the QA HACCP Coordinator and will perform functional and clerical duties as assigned, such as:

• Review of specifications to ensure compliance and up to date requirements
• Review of Quality Manuals and comparison with Master Documents to ensure most recent are on file
• Daily Data Entry of laboratory analysis, internal audits, customer contacts, daily operational documents, etc.
• Interaction and daily update of customer portals
• Filing and document support, accounting of all necessary signatures and audit requirements

REQUIREMENTS:  

• This position will require basic knowledge of computer data entry, record keeping, organizational skills and document control.  
• Ability to work with accuracy with oversight of sensitive documents and review of results. 
• Good communication skills and the ability to interact with others in a friendly and positive manner.  
• This position will sit for lengths of time, and will spend occasional time on the production floor gathering data, filling out forms or reviewing processes and procedures as needed.  
• Previous food processing experience and bilingual a plus.

Salary - $16.00 to $18.50 Per Hour

Benefits - EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Job Location - San Joaquin County (Stockton, Manteca, Tracy, Ripon or surrounding cities)

Job Summary

Our very well established and growing Food Processing client is  in search of an experienced Quality Control Technician for IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY. This is a Full-Time Temp to Hire need with the possibility of converting to the Company's Payroll!!
 

Hours:

• Monday-Friday with mandatory Saturdays as needed
• During Training will work Day Shift - 6:00am-2:30pm for approximately 4 to 6 weeks.
• Most likely will then be 12 Hour Night Shift - 6:00pm-6:30am, after training. 
• INCLUDES OVERTIME PAY!

Job Scope:
The Quality Control Technician is responsible for implementing and adhering to the Quality Control program at the manufacturing site. This includes conducting Quality Control checks during production, verifying adherence to the mycotoxin testing protocol, conducting mycotoxin testing, verifying sanitation activities, and other responsibilities as needed.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• As directed and trained, conduct various tests for incoming ingredients, including sieve, NIR, moisture, and mycotoxin testing.
• Routinely check operator paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Routinely check label, bags and seals.
• Perform and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Working overtime is MANDATORY and requires full participation.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in accordance to company policy.
• Perform all functions in accordance with sound safety practices and procedures.
• Report all safety violations and safety hazards to Shift Supervisor/Safety Manager immediately
• Participate in all safety programs

Qualifications:
• Must be computer literate
• Must have ability to accept temporary assignment changes to assist other areas of the plant, maintaining a positive, professional attitude.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds of product routinely, and climbing a ladder to maintenance equipment from a catwalk.
• Must maintain assigned portion of master sanitation schedule.
• Must work in a safe, professional manner at all times.
• Must report any accidents, property damage, or near misses to a supervisor immediately.
• Must have the ability to be trained and certified to operate forklifts.
 

Other Qualifications:
• HACCP, GFSI, or SQF certification is a plus.
• Must have excellent communication skills to communicate with other employees and supervisors.
• Flexibility to be available to help cover for other Quality Control employees when called upon.
• Ability to read bin level and work schedule.
 

Must have experience working in Quality Control in a food manufacturing plant as described above.
MUST BE ABLE TO WORK HOURS AS INDICATED. PLEASE ONLY RESPOND TO THIS POSITION IF YOU ARE ABLE TO DO SO.

LARY: $15.00-18.00 HOUR DOE

BENEFITS: Excellent Benefits

LOCATION: Modesto

HOURS: 4-10’s: Monday – Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm

Our very well established and longtime Fabrication / Construction client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Steel Painter for this EXCELLENT FULL TIME CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

The Steel Shop Painter need to be proficient in all aspects of steel painting with airless and gravity feed spray guns. Will be responsible for mixing, cleaning and painting steel. Experience in the construction/fabrication industry is a plus!

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE / RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Painting and preparing steel for painting and shop custodian.

· Prepare and Clean steel with Acetone for painting.

· Mix and spray paint.

· Use of Macropoxy Acrylics, Polyurethanes and Epoxy paints. 

· Shop area clean-up and other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have experience as described above to include:

· Paint mixing.

· Spraying with Airless Sprayers and Gravity Feed Sprayers.