Construction Technician at Van Drunen Farms in Momence, Illinois

Job Description:

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!



WHAT'S GROWING AT VAN DRUNEN FARMS AND FUTURECEUTICALS? WE ARE!



As a global, growing, and vibrant ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, Van Drunen Farms and FutureCeuticals are always seeking positive and talented employees to help our company reach the next level. We are a family-oriented company and provide opportunities to grow professionally and personally.



JOB OVERVIEW:



The Construction Technician is a valued member of our Construction and Trades (C&T) department, which is responsible for the skilled maintenance, building and construction work within our facilities. As a Construction Technician, you will help in construction and upgrades to our food processing facilities and offices. You will also grow your skills and knowledge by working closely with other Construction Technicians and the Construction Supervisor.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Unload and install equipment and construction materials according to plans and other drawings in accordance with food plant good manufacturing practices.


• Move, assemble, and install minor machinery and equipment


• Assemble, install, and erect all forms of walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs.


• Modify existing buildings to improve capacity, safety or quality.


• Conduct duties in an environmentally responsible manner.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB EXPERIENCE
:

• Minimum 5 years of related job experience.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Can set and achieve challenging goals


• Demonstrate persistence and overcomes obstacles


• Observe safety and security procedures


• Report potentially unsafe conditions


• Use equipment and materials properly


• Able to read and apply safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals


• Can write routine reports and correspondence


• Able to communicate effectively with others


• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume


• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry


• Basic computer skills, i.e. email, simple spreadsheets


• Four to five years of industrial maintenance and multiple areas of construction experience


• Proficiency in using appropriate hand and power tools


• Able to work in a team and occasionally independently


• Organize & plan accordingly

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

WORKING CONDITIONS:



The physical demands 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.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Perform tasks from ladders, scaffolds, man baskets, and scissor/boom lifts


• Stand and sit for periods of time


• Walk


• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel


• Reach with hands and arms


• Talk and hear


• Climb or balance


• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl


• Taste and smell


• Lift or move up to 50 pounds


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:



While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.



Disclaimer




The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.



In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!


We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company's achievement as well.


The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at recruiting@vandrunen.com.


Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV's, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company. Apply Now