http://www.jobshq.com/feeds/rss.cfm/employer/3414/ Employment listings for Prinsco brought to you by JobsHQ CoilerLocation Prinsco - Fargo - Fargo, ND 58102 US (Primary)Education High SchoolJob DescriptionGENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: To roll or bundle (and then transport outside to assigned staging area) finished goods on the assigned production line within the specifications described in the Prinsco Quality Control Program and job description for a coiler and any other duties as assigned. Always act as a team member willing to learn new procedures, treat coworkers fairly and work towards fulfilling Prinsco's mission statement and core values.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Cut drainage pipe into required “stick lengths” based on the product size and type. These should be free of die lines, zippers, blowouts, and/or any other cosmetic deformities. Cut the pipe at required intervals with a half moon knife and trim out the inner liner of the bell end of the pipe with a hook knife when running dualwall coilers. Fill the venting holes with a glue stick gun. Properly install a gasket to the spigot end of the pipe. Using shrink wrap completely wrap the gasket three times, then secure the shrink wrap using the Prinsco sticker. Roll pipe onto a coiling machine and verify the finished goods are meeting Prinsco Inc. Quality Control/Assurance specifications and the minis and maxis are the correct length. Tie twine securely at required intervals around the coil or bundle. Transport the tied coil or bundled sticks to the assigned staging area outside the plant for the operator to inspect for release into yard stock. Maintain the speed of the line to keep production flowing smoothly and prevent piles of pipe from forming. Assist other coilers when help is needed tying off a maxi roll or when making multiple mini rolls to prevent loss of control of the line. Touch and watch the pipe for defects when coiling and notify the operator of any defects in the pipe or improper machine operations. Cut out blowouts and missed perforations and replace them with a coupler. Cut out and scrape die-lines and zippers until they have visually dissipated. Detect any gas/moisture by smell or visual bubbling, remove from pipe and grind as scrap. Detect “roll in the bell” of Dualwall stick and notify Operator and scrap all of out of specification pipe, until roll has visually dissipated. Detect unformed corrugations which are a result of poor vacuum and/or line speed and should be brought to the attention of the Operator immediately. Grind all out of specification pipe. Grind all soft spots out of pipe until the pipe feels “solid”. Maintain a clean working environment free of dirt, oil, water and garbage. Empty trash barrels into the waste dumpster and pipe samples into the grinder periodically throughout the shift and any other duties as assigned. Wear safety glasses and hearing protection at all times. Follow all safety rules and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.Job RequirementsEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This job requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling for 1/3 to 2/3 of the workday and tasting or smelling for less than 1/3 of the workday. This job requires using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms; and talking or hearing for over 2/3 of the workday. This job requires lifting up to 100 pounds 1/3 to 2/3 of the workday and up to 50 pounds for less than 1/3 of the workday. When making mini rolls, coilers may be required to lift up to 75 pounds. Upper body strength is needed to tie off mini and maxi rolls. Must be able to be on feet for an eight hour period. This job requires close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job requires working in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, and vibration for less than 1/3 of the workday and working near moving mechanical parts for over 2/3 of the workday. This job requires the ability to work in a moderate noise environment. Where the coiler machines are, coilers spend ¾ of their time exposed to heat or cold depending on the outside temperatures as the plant has no air conditioning but outside overhead doors in hot weather are left open. There is heat during cold temperatures.DISCLAIMER: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. 

]]> Driver/Dispatch/Customer Service RepresentativeLocation: Prinsco - Union City Union City, CA, US 94587Education: High SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:Provide yard and office support to facilitate timely shipping and customer deliveries from the Union City, Ca. stocking location. Activities include direct deliveries to customers as well as directing outside carriers as needed to support customer deliveries. Work with the west coast Fresno management to ensure cost effective carriers are used for all deliveries from Fresno and to our customer base. Additional duties include order entry, managing customer product returns and insuring that all invoicing and inventory data bases are routinely up to date.Essential Functions and Duties:Planning, Prioritizing, Yard Support and Clerical Office WorkPrepare daily work and run schedules for customer deliveries, consolidating truckloads as necessary for specific customer destinations Schedule, load, deliver and/or dispatch transportation equipment to appropriate locations according to support sales and customer requests Support and unload as needed incoming trucks from Fresno, while helping to maintain a highly organized yardCommunication with Team Communicate and coordinate product load delivery with customers, drivers, field sales nd other outside transportations services needed Advise drivers about factors that may affect delivery service e.g. new customer requests, traffic problems, construction areas, weather etc. Confer with customers to address questions and problems regarding delivery of customer's orderAdministration Record and maintain files and records of customer requests, work or services performed, charges, expenses, inventory by location Working with supervision, arrange for necessary fuel and equipment repair to maintain, restore service and schedules of company vehicles Participate as required in routine cycle counts to insure accurate yard inventory Work with management to monitor the certification and qualifications of drivers to meet CDL requirements  

]]> Industrial Engineering TechnicianLocation Prinsco - Willmar, MN 56201 US (Primary)Education Associate DegreeJob Description To assist in the development of a lean and efficient production environment through both process refinement and personnel development. To act as the conduit between engineering and operations.Essential duties and responsibilities Using best practices methodology, refine, design, and develop corporate SOPs for manufacturing. Work with Quality, Production, and Engineering to further develop manufacturing troubleshooting and problem solving guide. Be a technical resource for Safety and HR. Assist in the layout and design of work stations to promote safety and prevent injury. Assist in developing a process for training production employees when existing standards are modified and new standards are added. Assist in the development of an internal evaluation process to audit the use, comprehension, and effectiveness of the SOP system. Help to identify and lead efficiency improvement projects. Design, procure, and implement necessary tools and equipment for project completion. Indentify manufacturing work flow bottlenecks and non-value added operations and propose corrective or alternative actions. Create detailed cost justification for purchasing materials and equipment necessary to complete projects. This includes ROI, long term maintenance costs, and consumables and provide regular status reports to Dir. of Manufacturing for all open projects. Support prototyping and test run activities from new product development. Assist in the development of manufacturing processes for new products and help lead the integration of new technology and products into the manufacturing environment. Support the design and maintenance of bill of materials for new and existing products. Participate in engineering design reviews. Be a safety role model and adhere to all safety standards. Must be highly organized, self motivated, and work independently. Must be willing to travel up to 50% otime.Job RequirementsRequired Skills knowledge and training: Must have strong leadership skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to deal with shifting priorities and the ability to multi-task. Background in plastic extrusion industry or experience in manufacturing plant. Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through working with others. Must be strong team player. Demonstrated problem solving ability. Experience with quality processes and continuous improvement orientation. Must be proficient in AutoCAD and/or SolidworksEducation and ExperienceA minimum of an Associate's degree in industrial engineering or related technical field is required.Language Skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups. Ability to speak Spanish is helpful.Mathematical Skills:Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as conversions, output rates, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Reasoning AbilityAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to understand basic engineering concepts and CAD drawings.Physical DemandsMust be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, or talk or hear or taste or smell up to 1/3 of the time. Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds 1/3 of the time. Close and distance vision are required.Work EnvironmentMust be able to work in wet or humid conditions, near moving mechanical parts and in extreme heat up to 2/3 of the time. Must be able to work safely in high precarious places. The noise level is loud in the production area. 

]]> Sales Representative - CALocation CA US (Primary)Education Bachelor's DegreeJob DescriptionGeneral Purpose of Job:This position sells products using technical, organizational and service to influence customers to apply products to meet their needs. Essential duties and responsibilities: Prospect, source and maintain quality customers in assigned territory. Achieve and exceed assigned sales goals by developing action plans and schedules to identity specific sales prospects, targets, and or markets to project number of contacts to be made. Manage, call on, and sell Prinsco products directly to customers in assigned territory. Follow up on leads and referrals resulting from field activity. Establish rapport and maintain regular contact with existing customers and new customers (particularly key accounts). Respond promptly to customer inquiries. Introduce new products and service upgrades. Actively engage in planned prospecting activities geared at increasing the customer base and continually increasing your market share. Prepare, present and maintain quotes, proposals, pricing, credit terms and changes to contracts to customers. Identity and resolve customer concerns. Maintain a professional image at all times through personal actions and initiatives. Prepare reports as assigned relative to activity, expenses, lost orders, closings, follow up and performance against budget. Follow up on sales leads and make cold calls on potential customers. Establish long-term on-going repeat relationships. Develop and maintain communications in a cooperative and professional manner with all levels of staff and customers. Maintain a working knowledge of products and their applications.Job RequirementsRequired Skills, Knowledge and Training: Must be self-directed and have excellent organizational/time management skills. Ability to work in high pressure, constantly changing environment. Previous sales experience and ability to communicate ideas that influence others. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Well developed presentation skills and excellent customer relation skills. Ability to travel 100% oime and have valid drivers license. Must be proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office Products, including Word and Excel. Work with a wide variety of individuals at varying levels in the industry. Four year degree in business, marketing or related field. 

]]> Sales Representative - INLocation Indiana - IN US (Primary)Education Bachelor's DegreeJob DescriptionBuilt on family values and a mission TO CARE, TO CONTRIBUTE, TO SOLVE; while living out a vision to create industry-leading solutions for water quality & preservation, agricultural efficiency & production, and sustainable systems & products. Prinsco Inc has an opening for a full-time Sales Representative to manage agricultural accounts in Indiana and will contribute to our mission, vision and values. This position is responsible for calling on new & existing customers and assisting them with their project needs, quoting new projects, maintaining pricing and credit terms, following up on new leads and referrals in the assigned territory, attending trade shows and promotional events, identifying and resolving customer concerns. Must have three years sales experience or a B.S in an Agriculture related major. Well developed presentation skills and customer relation skills. Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft office products. Excellent communication and time management skills. Extensive travel within the Indiana area required.Job RequirementsRequired Skills, Knowledge and Training: Must be self-directed and have excellent organizational/time management skills. Ability to work in high pressure, constantly changing environment. Previous sales experience and ability to communicate ideas that influence others. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Well developed presentation skills and excellent customer relation skills. Ability to travel 100% o valid drivers license. Must be proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office Products, including Word and Excel. Work with a wide variety of individuals at varying levels in the industry. Four year degree in business, marketing or related field

]]> Technical Support SpecialistLocation Prinsco - Willmar, MN 56201 US (Primary)Education Associate DegreeJob DescriptionGeneral Purpose of Job:The primary responsibilities of this position are to provide procurement, configuration and ongoing support for our corporate desktop, hand held and office technology. This includes PC's, printers, copiers, phones and other desktop devices. It includes installing and supporting a variety of desktop software including MS Office. It also includes supporting cell phones, tablets and a variety of other remote attached devices. This position works closely with corporate and subsidiary management and staff as well as vendors providing hardware, software and other services. Duties also include providing excellent customer service, timely technical implementation and resolution, quality follow-up and documentation.Essential job duties and responsibilities: Understanding user needs and creatively finding ways to support them with their technology needs Analyzing, ordering, and installing PC, office equipment, cell phone and other end user devices. Analyzing, ordering and installing end user software while ensuring compliance within company guidelines. Maintaining accurate technical documentation Partnering with, training, coaching and supporting user department representatives on the use of desktop software and other desktop tools Partnering with desktop software solution providers to implement new software, make changes to existing software and resolve issues in a timely manner Staying current on advancements in our desktop, office and cellular technology platforms, making recommendations whenever appropriate Providing technical and desktop support on an ongoing basis Other related duties as assigned by your supervisorJob RequirementsRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Advanced experience working in a technical support role. In depth knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and other common desktop software. In depth knowledge of PC's, operating systems and software installation and support General knowledge of MS Servers including XP/200X, Active Directory, file/print, Exchange and SQL General knowledge of Citrix and/or MS Terminal Services. General knowledge of IP telephony (Mitel) Strong analytical and diagnostic skills Ability to effectively work with a variety of people, personalities, skill and organizational levels Strong customer service, documentation and written communication skills Self-starter, positive attitude who is able to work with minimal supervision 2 year technical degree preferred Physical and other requirements: Desk work and the ability to sit for up to 80% ohe time Ability to lift boxes up to 50 pounds on a periodic basis Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays 

]]> Truck DriverLocation Prinsco - Fairfax - Fairfax, MN 55332 US (Primary)Job Description To safely and within the policy, rules and regulations of Prinsco Inc. and the Department of Transportation, deliver Prinsco Inc. products to specified locations on schedule. Maintain a current Class A CDL license and medical card for the interstate and intrastate transportation of Prinsco, Inc., drainage products. Complete a pre-inspection DOT check of the tractor and trailer and its operations prior to every delivery. Document any defects on the trip sheet and if the defects would not pass a DOT field check, call and notify the shop mechanic of the defects. Ensure that all product on the trailer matches the paperwork before leaving the yard. Safely and timely deliver the product to the customer. Provide all necessary documentation as required if stopped by law enforcement for any reason. If found to be in violation (driver, tractor, trailer) notify the dispatcher immediately or if mechanical in nature the shop mechanic. Assess when arriving at a destination whether conditions warrant safe unloading and if not notify dispatcher immediately. Contact the dispatcher if scheduled destinations, documented landmarks, or addresses do not agree. The dispatcher will then help to determine the correct location. Manage time effectively in order to be on time for all scheduled deliveries to meet our customer's needs. Document all drainage products that were received as noted on Bills of Lading and any differences noted after completion of delivery. Also list the dispatcher that was notified during office hours. Provide customer service in a manner that is courteous, polite and in line with Prinsco's mission statement and company values. Return empty trailers back to the yard as promptly as possible so they can be reloaded for the next delivery. Complete a post delivery inspection of truck and trailer and document and inform the dispatcher of any defects.Job RequirementsLANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizationMATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent to draw and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Class A CDL License and DOT Medical Card. 

]]> YardLocation Prinsco - Fargo - Fargo, ND 58102 US (Primary)Job Description To safely and according to DOT trailer, load specifications, load customer requested products onto Prinsco trailers for delivery to job sites or customer yards or other Prinsco facilities. Complete a maintenance inspection of assigned forklift prior to any forklift loading. Turn in a daily forklift checklist to maintenance personnel. Handle all shipping and receiving of products in the safest, most efficient, manner possible. Accept load sheets (pick tickets) from the dispatcher and coordinate with the dispatcher the proper trailer and tractor to use. Load in a safe manner all the required items on the pick ticket. Notify the dispatcher if additional items can be added to the load or if items need to be subtracted due to zero inventory or no space available. All substitutions must be coordinated with the dispatcher and documented on the pick ticket. Transport all finished goods to their proper place and stacked safely by the end of the shift. Inform dispatch of any mechanical, electrical, or structural defects found on any Prinsco trailers, or tractors, including yard forklifts and yard equipment that would affect the use of or transportation of any Prinsco products. Maintain the yard inventory on a daily basis by making sure all finished goods made or sent here are stored in their proper place. Inform the plant manager or dispatcher of any low inventories detected. Maintain the purchased items storage warehouse area in a clean and neat manner keepings all received goods in their proper storage rack or place of storage. Facilitate radio communication with dispatch and inform the plant manager of any radio defects that need correcting. Serve as the last line of defense for Prinsco, Inc., QC team. You are the last of our employees to see our product before it is received by the customer. Any quality concerns should be brought to the attention of the QC Manager prior to shipment. Provide prompt and polite service to our pick-up customers inline with Prinsco's mission statement and company values. Load all trailers to the height and width specifications set forth by Prinsco, Inc. Aid in minor maintenance of yard machinery, and/or production work, and keep the yard as clean as possible.Job RequirementsLANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all unites of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Forklift training. 

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