JOBS

• Meet plant objectives in safety, quality, cost and customer care.
• Perform breakdown repairs, installation, preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, etc. on all production equipment, utilities, and building to maximize efficiency and reduce down time.
• Perform moderate to complex adjustments, maintenance and repairs to plant equipment such as slitters, extruders, flexographic presses, side-weld bag machines, solventless laminators and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot both electrical and mechanical problems with emphasis on electrical.
• Respond to immediate repair requests of electrical, mechanical and production machinery and building equipment.
• Work from drawings, schematics, blueprints, job layouts and written or verbal instructions to perform assigned tasks.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance checks on all production equipment and machinery.
• Seek out ways to improve equipment performance and quality of product. Recommend changes related to equipment use to increase efficiency; keep the supervisor informed of problem areas.
• Work under minimal supervision.
• Uphold all OSHA regulations, GMPs, and food safety regulations.

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member, bilingual in Spanish, for the Wheaton office. In this role, you will be working in the Family Health Services programs with the maternal and child health population. You will be responsible for performing clerical duties to assist with the efficient movement of clients through the clinic. They are seeking someone with the ability to adhere to office procedures while providing courteous customer service. The hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, with one day working until 7:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours.
This position is eligible for a full DuPage County comprehensive benefit package to include: 12 paid holidays per year, 3 weeks of paid time off to include, vacation, sick and personal time. Please click on our benefits tab to see a full list of our benefits. Responsibilities:

• Updates client records; enters client’s data into computer systems including revising or updating addresses and telephone numbers.
• Schedules appointments: ensures that release forms or consent forms have been signed; prepares various forms and worksheets.
• Sets up clinic rooms with appropriate supplies; processes daily reports; monitors on hand supplies and coordinates replenishment as needed.
• Assists clients with tests such as hemoglobin, blood pressure, and physical measurements.
• Obtains health histories from patients by conducting patient interviews; follows-up on client status; performs duties necessary to close clinics.
• Maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification.
• Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• May assist with determining client eligibility for programs.
• Assist with interpretation.

The Morton Arboretum recently received a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that will allow them to expand their Arborversity staff training program and develop it as a model for public gardens throughout North America. The Arborversity Project Coordinator position will play an important project management role, helping to convene workshops, coordinate partner communications, and keep key project activities on track. They are looking for a highly organized, dynamic individual who is excited about helping train the next generation of public garden professionals.
This position will provide key support for a grant-funded project to create and share a curriculum to advance training for horticulture staff working at public gardens and arboreta using the Arboretum’s learning management system (Arborversity). Responsible for helping cultivate and maintain a nationwide network of project partners at other public gardens and arboreta; setting up and facilitating virtual meetings and workshops; and serving as a hub of project documents and communication. Once the curriculum has been established, this position will also play an important role in helping administer content and users in Arborversity and creating documentation to support its implementation at partner gardens. Funding for this position is temporary and expected to last through August 2027. Responsibilities:

• Help recruit and establish relationships with partner gardens and arboreta across the country.
• Work with internal project team to elicit, document, and evaluate feedback from project partners related to project materials and resources.
• Organize, support, and report on project meetings and workshops. Work with project director to create and share agendas, create presentation materials, schedule meetings, take notes, and share action items.
• Track project progress and share regular updates with the core team and project partners. Help prepare, organize, and share project-related assets, including documents, timelines, course materials, reports, and surveys.
• Serve as the project administrator for Arborversity, the Arboretum’s Docebo-based Learning Management System. Import and onboard new users, assist in creating notifications and workflows, and develop basic onboarding materials for project partners and their staff.
• Manage grant-related documents, including contracts, invoices, timelines, and progress reports.
• Represent the project among professional networks and at conferences and workshops.
• Demonstrate alignment with the Arboretum’s employee core values to be inclusive, take ownership, work together, keep learning and make the Arboretum exceptional.

The Arboretum is seeking an experienced Controller dedicated to ensuring the accuracy and robustness of financial reporting. Through leadership of accounting, financial planning and analysis operations, the Controller plays a key role in assuring institutional compliance and control as well as providing senior leadership with the financial data and critical analysis required to make strategic decisions and ensure the Arboretum delivers on its mission. As the receiver of millions of dollars in federal grant awards annually, the Arboretum also depends on the Controller to lead financial administration and compliance efforts in this important area. The Controller manages the annual financial and single audits and serves as a key management representative to the Board of Trustees’ Audit and Risk Committee.
Position Summary: Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting in support of mission, strategic plan, and customer service. Institutionally accountable for financial analysis and planning, audit and tax return coordination, treasury management, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, restricted funding, accounting systems, budget systems, and internal controls. Responsibilities are the following:

• Supervise the timely preparation, distribution, and analysis of consolidated and departmental operating statements, balance sheets, capital expenditures, key performance indicators, cash flow, annual budget, and reporting on grant activity on a regular basis.
• Supervise the preparation of audit and tax return schedules in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Serve as the principal liaison to external auditors and tax return preparers. Recommend changes to these service providers as warranted.
• Manage the treasury by maximizing the integration of cash transactions with Arboretum bank accounts for accuracy, efficiency, and security, forecasting cash flow, ensuring accurate accounting of the investment portfolio, and supervising timely and accurate monthly bank reconciliations. Ensure sufficient cash is on hand at all times to meet Arboretum financial obligations. Regularly evaluate service quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency of banking partners. Recommend and lead changes in those partners, as needed.
• Serve as the institutional expert and key reference on accounting standards and practices. Develop and oversee compliance with accounting policies and procedures for optimum efficiency and accuracy in recording transactions and reporting financial results while maintaining a rigorous system of internal controls. Assess current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes.
• Manage the annual financial planning process, ensuring delivery of a robust, accurate, and detailed budget that aligns institutional strategy and tactics with financial constraints.  Maintain the institution’s long-term financial planning model.
• Support VP of Finance in executing strategic financial projects.
• Manage outsourced functions and software needs, including general ledger, budgeting, payroll, and automated accounts payable.
• Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Trustees. Set agendas, prepare materials for committee review, and actively participate in semi-annual meetings.
• Oversee and lead the operations of the Finance Office, including determining the optimal organization design to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll and compliance to payroll laws.
• Demonstrate alignment with the Arboretum’s employee core values to be inclusive, take ownership, work together, keep learning, and make the Arboretum exceptional.

Entegris is seeking an experienced Corporate Sustainability Program Manager – North America. This role will be responsible to create, lead, and maintain a global strategy to reduce, on an ongoing basis, the utility demands of Entegris’ manufacturing facility including but not limited to electricity, water, and fuel consumption.
As part of the Global Sustainability Team, the new hire will work with teams around our North America footprint to lead and implement short and long-term projects and/or strategies that improve the sustainability of our work and organization by reducing the consumption of energy/water/waste and shifting our operations away from GHG-emitting processes. Responsibilities:

• Create, lead, and maintain a global strategy to reduce, on an ongoing basis, the utility demands of Entegris’ manufacturing facility including but not limited to electricity, water, and natural gas consumption, with focus on sites in North America.
• Facilitate site assessments to identify resource conservation measures (architectural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) at existing and new Entegris facilities. Provide the necessary leadership and motivation to keep projects on track and aligned with the overall CSR goals.
• Support site teams to develop energy, water, and waste reduction and optimization projects.  Facilitate the sharing of best practices from site to site.  Research and promote industry best practices for energy, water, waste, and emission reductions.
• Provide standards for preparing technical analysis/cost justification for Sustainability related to project and product development and execution.
• Develop and implement comprehensive resource management plans. Optimize the use of utility resources within the organization.
• Lead the Life Cycle Analysis Program to assess the environmental impacts associated with all stages of a product or process, from raw material extraction through production, use, and disposal.
• Energy Usage Monitoring and Analysis:  Monitor and analyze energy consumption across all facilities.  Set energy efficiency goals and targets in alignment with the organization’s sustainability objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to upgrade systems and equipment for improved utility efficiency.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and feasibility studies for proposed sustainability projects.
• Sustainability and Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal energy regulations and standards.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in sustainability management.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work with various departments to raise awareness and promote resource conservation programs.  Train and educate staff on resource-saving practices and initiatives.
• Liaise with external vendors, contractors, and consultants for sustainability projects.
• Proficiency in energy management software and tools.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is seeking an Accountant to join their team. This position plays a crucial role in collecting, tracking, maintaining, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial records of the District. Essential duties and responsibilities are the following:

• Prepare schedules and regular journal entries, including fixed assets, accruals, cash receipting, and other general accounting/finance analyses on a monthly and year-end basis.
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist Payroll in maintaining accurate employee records and support payroll transmission processes.
• Research and reconcile accounting and financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly sales tax returns.
• Process District and golf enterprise cash receipts, reconcile reports, and prepare bank deposits.
• Assist in processing contracts, purchase orders, and payment requisitions.
• Provide support during the annual audit process.
• Support annual and monthly budget processes.
• Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits; Become familiar with and observe all applicable safety rules, policies, and work procedures; Follow all safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of the district’s safety and risk management program; Keep work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards; Immediately report all unsafe conditions and incidents.
• Maintain a supportive working environment and demonstrate a desire to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.

Cornerstone Caregiving is seeking Caregivers to join their team. They are committed to providing exceptional care to individuals in need. They are seeking caregivers who are highly trained and compassionate, with a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others. With flexible scheduling and competitive pay, working as a caregiver at Cornerstone Caregiving is a fulfilling and rewarding experience. Join their team today and help make a difference in the lives of those they serve. You will do the following:

• Helping clients take prescribed medication.
• Assisting with mobility in and around the house.
• Providing personal care/hygiene for clients.
• Preparing meals, catered to client’s needs.
• Light housekeeping.
• Companionship.

American Academy of Pediatrics is seeking a Quality Initiatives Director to join their team. This position will provide strategic direction and management for American Academy of Pediatrics quality initiatives, including the Pediatric Quality Networks, Project ECHO and quality focused groups that provide opportunities for members in implementing evidence-based processes that improve care for children using quality improvement methodologies. Responsibilities:

• Provide direction for the Pediatric Quality Networks and Project ECHO, including the development and implementation of projects and tools to assist to advance quality improvement efforts for member practices.
• Supervise and mentor assigned staff and encourage a work environment that promotes inclusion and belonging of all staff.  Ensure staff operate in a fiscally prudent manner, maintain confidentiality, operate with the highest ethical standards, and provide excellent service to members and volunteers.
• Lead collaboration efforts with the ECHO Institute.
• Provide direction for the AAP Council on Quality Improvement and Patient Safety and the Maintenance of Certification portfolio activities.
• Consult with relevant AAP staff to help design and implement appropriate quality improvement activities based on population, content and budget.
• Work with the steering committees and member groups to develop and expand QI networks to engage in quality improvement work consistent with AAP standards and practices.
• Write and manage grants that support network activity, including hiring and overseeing consultants and preparing grant reports.
• Oversee the project management of network collaboratives and projects, including planning groups, trainings, learning sessions and conference calls.
• Develop and monitor budgets for network activities, including grants.
• Oversee the grant allocations for Quality Network and Project ECHO activities.
• Oversee the development of enduring QI resources for AAP members and staff.
• Work collaboratively with Quality staff to improve network processes and expand network reach.
• Oversee the content design, development and maintenance of network websites, project extranets and web resources for network QI activities.
• Keep current on maintenance of certification requirements and national policy related to QI.

Ironworkers Local 63 accepts Apprenticeship applications ALL year, so stop in anytime! Become an Apprentice in either its Building Program or Fence Program. Learn more HERE. See details below.

The Chicago-based United Association Plumbers’ JAC Local 130 will begin accepting Apprenticeship application for its Plumbing program on November 18, 2024, through February 4, 2025, OR the first 2,000 submissions, whichever occurs first. Applications will be available online on November 18, 2024.