PLC Programmer

Posted 12 Hours Ago
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Nashville, TN
Mid level
Food
The Role
The PLC Programmer manages and maintains all plant programmable control systems, troubleshoots current PLC processes, supervises projects, and collaborates with engineering and maintenance departments. Responsibilities include compliance with safety regulations and managing plant computer systems and networks.
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Company Description

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

The purpose of the PLC Programmer is to manage, maintain, and create all plant programmable control systems (PLC), assist in the analysis of current programs, and manage all plant computer systems. Great opportunity to make a significant impact on this plant and the Company.

Responsibilities:

  1. Troubleshoot all current PLC and computer related processes.
  2. Project management, purchasing, and supervision of contractors for all projects to assure completion on a timely basis within budget.
  3. Create all new programs, process controls, and computer related systems.
  4. Assist the maintenance department in preventative maintenance duties.
  5. Assist the engineering department in the development of new processes.
  6. Assist the engineering department in cost reduction projects involving automation.
  7. Follow, monitor, and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations, and policies.
  8. Provide the necessary safety training to contractors.
  9. Manage and maintain current computer network system
  10. Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements.
  11. Work with Corporate IT on any upgrades or system modifications
  12. Order and specify all hardware and software for all plant systems
  13. Manage plant security relative to computer systems (email, systems access, passwords, etc.)
  14. Assist the in trouble shooting or project implementation.
  15. Perform duties as assigned by the Plant management team or direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Related Experience: 3-5 years of experience is preferred.

Equipment/Software Skills

PLC Controls

Programmer Controls

Automation Controls

Industrial PC

Ladder Logic Programmer

RS Logix

Iconics

Microsoft Office

Project Work

Additional Information

Physical: This position will require employees to walk up stairs and be able to be in the field standing for long periods of time (2 to 4 hours at a time).

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Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Stratas Foods Applicant Request for Accommodation Form: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance

Stratas Foods California Privacy Rights Act Policy: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance




Top Skills

Ladder Logic
Plc
The Company
HQ: Bartlett, TN
432 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Stratas Foods LLC is a leading supplier of fats, oils, sauces, mayonnaises and dressings to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America.

Stratas Foods has built its leadership position in the industry through a combination of product consistency, quality and service. Stratas is also recognized for its innovation in terms of research and development to meet the demands of consumers for “better performing” and “better for you” products. Stratas’ team of scientists, working in its industry leading Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Center, are often well ahead of client or industry demands.

The RDI Center enables Stratas'​ team of scientists to develop, test, and prototype a wide range of innovative oil products in well-equipped labs and pilot plant facilities. The RDI cutting-edge products are well-received in the market place and in the industry.

Stratas Foods also has the most customer-focused experimental kitchen in the industry, THE KITCHEN, where customers can experiment, test and invent new recipes. THE KITCHEN regularly hosts ideation and innovation sessions with chefs and branding teams, sales training, marketing and branding, bringing sauce ideas and food to life in real life applications, the testing and building of sauces, dressings and marinades.

We have exciting videos from the RDI Center and THE KITCHEN, in addition to product news and recipes that we will be sharing on this page.

With production facilities in Illinois, California, Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, and New Jersey and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada, we are well positioned to meet the needs of our customers

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