Ammonia Refrigeration Tech - PM Shift

The Ammonia Refrigeration Technician operates and maintains ammonia refrigeration equipment as well as all plant utilities.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains ammonia refrigeration equipment; Takes regular readings and makes system adjustments as needed to maintain the ammonia refrigeration system within safe operating parameters; Operates and maintains all plant utilities; Operates and maintains production floor freezers; Adjusts freezers as needed to meet the temperature requirements of each product; Documents through daily logs all activities pertaining to operations, repairs, awareness of potential problems, communicating with incoming shift and production managers; Maintains certification in HAZMAT and PSM protocols; Follows all Company rules, including GMPs, Safety, PPE, Lock Out-Tag Out, PSM, and all rules prescribed by the USDA and FDA; Performs other related duties and special assignments as required or assigned by supervisor

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; Formal ammonia refrigeration training by an accredited school; HVAC certification will be considered for entry-level apprentice positions; Requires 3-5 years in ammonia refrigeration experience in an industrial (high volume) food processing facility, particularly in frozen foods; Must have electrical troubleshooting and schematic reading experience; Requires candidate to have mechanical trade skills and also to have required hand tools to perform mechanical maintenance tasks; Ability to plumb copper, plastic, tubing, and threaded pipe as required to repair or install new piping systems related to refrigeration or to plant utilities; Ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar; Must have excellent reading skills and be able to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule instructions; Must have excellent math skills including fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, measurement, practical algebra, geometric construction; Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel) and in-house computer based system (i.e. Ross); Ability to interact with team members, customers and vendors in a positive and professional manner; Should have basic welding skills in arc, Tig and Mig; Must maintain certification in HAZMAT and PSM protocols; Must be able to pass an Ammonia Respirator Fit Test and SCBA; Must be able to travel throughout Production areas, climb ladders and stoop, kneel and crawl in small spaces; Must be able to push, pull, and lift occasional heavy loads (75 lbs.); Must be able to work flexible hours; Must be able to occasionally work from heights and on the roof; Must be able to occasionally work in confined spaces

Nice to have

Understanding of probability and statistical analysis is a plus; HVAC certification will be considered for entry-level apprentice positions; Industrial (high-volume) food-processing experience, particularly frozen foods; Knowledge of batch cooking operations, ovens, freezers, cooler, fryers and high-speed packaging equipment

Benefits

competitive health benefits; dental; 401k; wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment; $0.50 per hour shift differential