Event Location: workNet DuPage Career Center
2525 Cabot Drive, Suite 302, Lisle, IL 60532
Navigating generational differences in the hiring process and workplace can be challenging. Join us on August 25 for a discussion about generational differences with Human Resource professionals across different generations. We’ll cover topics such as:
Generational differences in the workplace
Effective communication across generations
Utilizing the right terminology in the hiring process
Understanding and embracing generational diversity
Let’s Talk Job Search IS OPEN TO EVERYONE.
Let's Talk Job Search is the place to jumpstart your job search and make genuine connections in the process.
If you’re a job seeker in the DuPage County area, Let’s Talk Job Search is free to attend & open to the public!
Susan Ryan is the Vice President of Human Resources with Victor Envelope Company. In this role, Susan leads the team that is responsible for all aspects of Human Resources, including talent management, compensation and employee benefits, training and development, compliance, and workplace safety.
A big believer in mentoring and paying it forward, Susan is an active member of SHRM, HRA Oakbrook (local SHRM chapter) and is the Vice Chair of the DuPage County Workforce Innovation Board.
Susan holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University.
Lisa Sgarbossa
Lisa Sgarbossa is the Human Resource Coordinator with Victor Envelope Company. In this role, Lisa assists Susan with different aspects of Human Resources including recruiting, onboarding, timekeeping, training and development and employee benefits.
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management and a Minor in Psychology from North Central College.
Peek Inside: At this location, we offer our customers a wide range of manufacturing capabilities, from CNC machining all the way to complete product assembly and fulfillment.
Fun fact about our company: a robot works right alongside our machinists to produce parts with quality and efficiency!
You would like to work at our company if
you are interested in the wide range of evolving technologies, processes and creativity that go into the world of modern manufacturing.
In the next year, we expect to hire CNC machinists
To get that job, you typically need a high school diploma and vocational or technical training in machining. We offer additional on-the-job training once a new machinist with the foundational skills and experience joins the team so they can continue to master their craft.
Our best machinists have: a passion about the art and science that goes into taking a raw piece of metal or plastic and forming it into a high-precision design.
CNC Machinists From this position, you could grow into
Master Machinist
Machining Business Manager
Owner of your own machining business
In the next year, we expect to hire Assembly Operators
To get that job, you typically need a high school diploma, a mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn and closely follow processes and work instructions.
Our best assembly operators are eager learners and pay attention to details. They enjoy working on different types of mechanical work every day.
Assembly Operators From this position, you could grow into
lead operator
supervisor
manufacturing manager
FEATURED ORGANIZATION:
Company Name: The Jel Sert Company
DuPage Location: West Chicago, IL
Total number of employees in DuPage: 900 during peak season
Peek Inside
The Jel Sert Company is a leading manufacturer of food and beverage products. For the past 20 years, our team has been dedicated to establishing an exemplary manufacturing infrastructure that supports the needs of some of the world’s largest Consumer Packaged Goods and pharmaceutical companies.
Jel Sert is committed to providing employees with development opportunities as we are invested in their long term success and advancement within the organization. An individual development plan assists employees in career and personal development and allows employees to reach short and long term career goals.
You would like to work at our company because
We are committed to attracting the best talent and developing our employees to exceed their potential. Our employees take pride in their work and are always looking for ways to contribute their ideas, skills, experience, and passion. We reward and value creativity, professionalism, teamwork, honesty, and longevity.
In the next year, we expect to hire 2-3 technicians
To get this job, you typically need a Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with electrical, hydraulics, programming, and mechanical PLCs is required.
We pay $2.00 per hour shift differential for all time worked on 3rd shift. *Rate of pay depends on one’s experience, education, and skills.
Our best technicians have: Strong mechanical and electrical skills Additionally, someone that takes pride in their work, is honest, creative in their ideas, and works as a professional in a team environment.
All Technicians are sent to College of DuPage for classes. Technicians are scheduled for a series of six mechanical and six electrical classes. Classes are during work hours, so Technicians are paid for their time in class. We adjust their hours to spend half their shift on the floor and the balance in the class. Jel Sert pays for this training which includes classroom and lab work. All Technicians are involved in this training despite their experience level.
TECHNICIAN
From this position, you could grow into
