Headquartered outside Chicago in Momence, Illinois, Silva International combines the bulk of our organization-processing, quality control, administrative, warehousing, shipping, sales force—in one location. Over our long and successful history, we've stayed focused on what we do best: producing ingredients using the highest possible standards. With more than three decades of experience, we take pride in our reputation as a leader in the marketplace.
We are seeking a part-time human resources intern to support the HR team with recruitment, employee engagement, training, timekeeping, clerical and administrative functions. Candidates will need to demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, written and communicative skills.
We are seeking an experienced electrician to work independently across shifts to troubleshoot, repair electrical and mechanical issues, and be innovative on process improvements; while performing preventative (VFD’s, motors, pumps, generators, etc.) and routine maintenance tasks on plant production machinery, building and equipment.
We are seeking seeking a full-time MRO Parts Coordinator to: maintain, record, and issue maintenance work orders for property, plant, and equipment; issue purchase orders for plant parts and supplies, to ensure timely delivery, and to limit down time; and, monitor, record, manage and optimize plant parts and supplies inventory and cost controls.
We are seeking a full-time Food Scientist to provide expertise in planning, designing and implementing research and development of dehydrated vegetable and related ingredients from bench to production, to provide customers with leading edge flavor, texture, nutrition and quality.
We are seeking full-time second shift production line workers to process and pack dehydrated vegetables. Candidates will need to uphold food and plant safety practices and procedures. Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs., climb ladders, stairs, etc. and be capable of bending and being on your feet for extended periods.
We are seeking a full-time production scheduler to efficiently schedule production rooms to ensure high customer order fill rate. Responsibilities include product BOM maintenance, raw material allocation, SOP maintenance, and closing productions in ERP system while working closely with Production Superintendents to optimize room capacities and achieve schedule attainment goals.
We are seeking someone to lead our Night Shift Production Team to achieve operational goals. Candidates must be fluent in Spanish and English with strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, 5 years of experience in food manufacturing supervision.
We are seeking a full-time sales assistant to manage customer orders: from receipt of the order, reviewing inventory against customer’s specification needs, working with the production department when needed to produce for the order, and confirming the order details back to the customer.
We are seeking a full-time Second Shift Maintenance Lead. The Experienced Lead will direct second shift maintenance team to work independently to troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues while performing preventative and routine maintenance tasks on plant production machinery, building, and equipment.
We are seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician (second shift) to work independently to troubleshoot, repair mechanical issues, and impact process improvement while performing preventative and routine maintenance tasks on plant production machinery, building and equipment.
We are seeking a detail-oriented individual looking for an opportunity as a full-time senior accountant. Responsibilities include AP and AR management, Account Reconciliation preparation, Account Analysis, and Cost Accounting Data Analytics.