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WTI, Inc. has been providing quality, functional food ingredients since 1987, leading the way for our industry. Our ingredients enhance food safety and preservation, extend shelf-life and reduce food waste, prolong freshness, brighten flavor, and increase yield in meat, poultry, seafood, prepared foods, soups, sauces, dips, dressings, and pet food. Our core values of Willing Attitude, Teamwork, Integrity, Impeccable Customer Service, and Continuous Improvement have driven our company’s growth for over three decades.

Reporting to our Vice President of Operations, this person will be responsible for managing our existing manufacturing controls systems and leading efforts to drive further improvement in our processes.

Specific Responsibilities:
• Prioritize safety for our products and our people
• Manage and improve SCADA for the facility
• Manage and improve PLC code for equipment and controls processes as needed
• Support Manufacturing and Maintenance teams with Automation controls issues as needed
• Support Engineering and Manufacturing during new equipment commissioning
• Own commissioning of ancillary controls products and vision systems
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, standards, and other relevant specifications
• Collaborate to ensure Automation and other relevant projects are completed on time and within budget
• Work in a way that embodies WTI’s core values – Willing Attitude, Teamwork, Integrity, Impeccable Customer Service, and Continuous Improvement
• Ad hoc assignments as needed to support the business

We are looking for someone with:
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent work experience
• Manufacturing experience – ideally in the food industry
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a fast paced, rapid response culture
• Advanced programming SCADA with Ignition (other platforms also considered)
• Advanced PLC programming, HMI configuration and setup, MSE management, etc.
• Advanced with Allen Bradley, Rockwell and Siemens equipment
• Preferred proficiency with Deacom or other ERP systems

And who:
• Knows that there is no improvement without safety
• Holds themselves to the highest quality standards
• Works best as part of a high-performance team
• Takes pride in their work and in their organization

WTI is located in Jefferson, Georgia, near the University of Georgia – Athens.

We offer a competitive salary including a performance bonus. Benefits include medical, Dental, Vision and other selective insurances. We also offer a 401k with a company match.

WTI, Inc. is an established locally owned family business in Jefferson, GA that manufactures ingredients for the food industry for food we eat every day. We are looking for energetic, self-starting Production Associates for our Wet Blend department on 1st and 2nd shift. If you are interested in becoming an important part of what people eat every day, please apply.

Immediate Opening

Do you like to work in a team environment? Are you good at problem solving? Do you want to be a part of a company that helps make food better? If yes, then we want you!

Essential Functions

• Operate and maintain liquid mixing tanks, reactor vessels, and homogenizer
• Equipment assembly and disassembly for operation and maintenance
• Fill, seal and stack buckets of product onto pallets
• Add the appropriate amount of each ingredient to create products that meet specifications.
• Use basic math skills
• Scan and document labels for inventory
• Food grade sanitation requirements
• pH meter and titrator usage
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Previous manufacturing production experience desired, but not required
• Be able to work effectively with little supervision.
• Basic math skills mandatory
• Mechanical ability desired
• Must be able to follow directions and pay attention to detail
• Able to contribute in a fast paced/team atmosphere
• Able to meet deadlines
• Kneeling, crouching, standing, bending and stooping is required
• Must be willing to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment when on the production floor
• No jewelry of any kind is permitted while working
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must be able to be Confined Space Certified
• Must be able to be Forklift certified
• HACCP and Food Safety experience a plus
• Learn and apply valuable skills, and gain useful knowledge
• Able to take initiative and problem solve
• Candidate must be drug free, pass a pre-employment drug screen, and background check

Other

Compensation: $16.50/hour and up DOE. Plus opportunity for an additional $160.00 bi-weekly attendance bonus. Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt Hours:

• First Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday (some overtime required)
• Second Shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm, Monday-Friday (some overtime required)

Work Authorization: United States (Required) WTI, Inc. offers excellent benefits including 401k, health insurance, and paid time off. WTI, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WTI, Inc does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Come be part of our team!

Email us your resume. 

All applications will be reviewed by a person, not an algorithm, and will receive a reply.

WTI, Inc. is an established locally owned family business in Jefferson, GA that manufactures ingredients for the food industry for food we eat every day. We are looking for energetic, self-starting Production Associates for our Dry Blend department on 1st and 2nd shift. If you are interested in becoming an important part of what people eat every day, please apply.

Immediate Opening

Do you like to work in a team environment? Are you good at problem solving? Do you want to be a part of a company that helps make food better? If yes, then we want you!

Essential Functions

• Operate and maintain Bulk Bagger Unit
• Add the appropriate amount of each ingredient to create products that meet specifications
• Use basic math skills
• Scanning and documenting labels for inventory
• Prepare raw materials for use
• Stack bags of product up onto pallets neatly and organized
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Previous manufacturing production experience desired, but not required
• Be able to work effectively with little supervision.
• Basic math skills mandatory
• Must be able to follow directions and pay attention to detail
• Able to contribute in a fast paced/team atmosphere
• Able to meet deadlines
• Kneeling, crouching, standing, bending and stooping is required
• Must be willing to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment when on the production floor
• No jewelry of any kind is permitted while working
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must be able to be Confined Space Certified
• Must be able to be Forklift certified
• HACCP and Food Safety experience a plus
• Learn and apply valuable skills, and gain useful knowledge
• Able to take initiative and problem solve
• Candidate must be drug free, pass a pre-employment drug screen, and background check

Other

Compensation: $16.50/hour and up DOE. Plus opportunity for an additional $160.00 bi-weekly attendance bonus. Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt Hours:

• First Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday (some overtime required)
• Second Shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm, Monday-Friday (some overtime required)

Work Authorization: United States (Required) WTI, Inc. offers excellent benefits including 401k, health insurance, and paid time off. WTI, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WTI, Inc does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Come be part of our team!

Email us your resume. 

All applications will be reviewed by a person, not an algorithm, and will receive a reply.