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 detail-oriented individual looking for an opportunity as a full-time hourly accounting clerk. Responsibilities include customer payment processing and posting, vendor invoice processing for domestic and international vendors, document validation and review, obtain invoice approvals, GL account coding, data processing, reporting, and vendor payment processing to ensure accurate and timely payments.
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 a full-time hourly maintenance technician (second shift) to lead maintenance staff to address machine failures and complete work orders; coordinate shift changeover communications with maintenance leads from other shifts; and, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain condition and performance of plant, property, machinery, and equipment at all locations, with additional responsibilities as listed in the complete job description.
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 to add an experienced bilingual (Spanish) Production Superintendent to lead (coach) production teams on our second shift. The Product Superintendent is responsible for the efficient production of high-quality product in our dehydrated vegetable processing facility while ensuring employee safety, food safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will coach and empower associates to hit key performance indicators while promoting (and leading by example) a culture of integrity and respectfulness.
We are seeking a full-time hourly quality control analyst; responsibilities include data entry tracking for products, documentation auditing/review, and company policy and regulatory compliance with in-plant food safety and product quality programs.
We are seeking a full-time safety manager to enforce Environmental Health and Safety Guidelines and maintain safety programs. The safety manager leads safety training and develops safety toolbox talks for supervisors; designs effective methods of measuring safety standards in the workplace; and, conducts safety audits on a routine basis.