Location: Mt. Sterling, IL or St. Louis, MO

Department: Information Technology

Reports To: Systems Support Manager

Salary Grade: $71,171 - $106,757 annually, plus bonus opportunity

As an IT Systems Administrator, you will plan, evaluate, monitor (performance and capacity), and identify areas for enterprise-wide system improvements and upgrades. You will also recommend solutions to business problems and stay informed on industry trends and developments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Formulate and document standard procedures for administration Plan, coordinate, and implement upgrades and establish maintenance requirements Develop and implement testing and evaluation plans for IT systems and controls to gauge conformity with industry standards of efficiency, accuracy, and security Manage capacity planning, BC/DR/HA, and performance analysis Fine tune and monitor systems while ensuring reliability and availability of enterprise systems Leverage current system catalog to reduce operation costs and maintain system logs and records Analyze and identify trends in issue reporting and devising preventive solutions Maintain, optimize, and document the hybrid infrastructure environment and evaluate new technologies Assist in development and implementation of policies and procedures

YOU MUST HAVE

Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of work experience or equivalent Dot Foods experience Ability to lift boxes up to 50 pounds Proficient diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with PC software (Microsoft Office products and larger third-party systems) Proactiveness in anticipating and resolving problems

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

Positive, professional written and verbal communication skills Interpersonal skills in working with all departments Effective customer service orientation Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability Ability to multitask and work well under pressure Ability to work independently and within a team environment

ROLE SPECIFICS

Travel – Ability to travel via car, plane, train to attend meetings and training as needed Schedule – Ability to work flexible hours; may include evening hours and weekends to meet the responsibilities of the job

WHO WE ARE 

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here. 

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.