General Production and Maintenance

Ridley Feed Ingredients   Mendota, IL   Full-time     Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Posted on September 14, 2019

Ridley Feed Ingredients, an Alltech company, specializes in thoroughly researched, competitively priced micro feed ingredients, vitamin and mineral premixes, and feed additives. We are seeking candidates to join our team at the Mendota, IL facility for the following full-time positions.

Maintenance (2nd shift)

  • This position is responsible for ensuring plant equipment is maintained according to standards
  • This includes troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues for a variety of equipment and processes
  • This person will also perform light fabrication and other duties as assigned
  • Prior maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is required, along with experience in the areas of welding, fabrication, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic 3 phase electrical, gearbox rebuilding, boiler certification and OSHA requirements regarding guarding, lockout/tag out and related safety items

General Production

  • This position is assigned to operate equipment within established guidelines for efficiency, safety, and product quality along with completing paperwork/computer entry as required
  • The equipment will vary and include manufacturing equipment, packaging equipment, and other equipment unique to individual plants
  • Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma (or equivalent), experience in a manufacturing environment, and be able to work in a quickly changing/fast-paced environment
  • Candidates must be able to routinely lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the shift, climb stairs, ladders, be physically active throughout the shift, and work under various weather and environmental conditions

Alltech provides competitive pay with an annual incentive opportunity. Our complete benefits program includes a choice of health and dental plans, vision plan, a 401K plan, flexible spending accounts, holidays, vacations and more!