Job Summary:

The Refrigeration Technician is responsible for a variety of duties including but not limited to troubleshooting and repairing heating, ventilation, air, and refrigeration equipment involving ammonia or other refrigerants adhering to safety standards, performing daily checks on refrigeration systems/equipment, cleaning and changing filters while observing all safety regulations and ensuring GMP and quality standards are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair heating, ventilation, air, and refrigeration equipment involving ammonia.
Perform daily checks on all refrigeration systems/equipment as required
Ammonia system, coolers, HVAC systems etc. as required
Perform scheduled maintenance on evaporators and condensers
Change and clean filters in a timely manner
Monitor, clean, and repair plant systems (e.g., condensers, filtrations, etc.)
Requisition parts and supplies as needed
Inspect and clean work areas using proper tools according to policy and procedure
Complete required paperwork in a timely manner
Maintain and complete all required documentation following OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements (e.g., logs, records, checklist, etc.)
May perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Advanced troubleshooting skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to solve problems independently
Knowledge of Plant safety, GMP's
Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Ability to be LOTO/PIT/confined space certified
Ability to be respirator trained
Ability to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position
Regular attendance to ensure production requirements are met
Ability to read blueprints, drawings, plans
Knowledge of Planned Maintenance
Excellent leadership skills
Excellent communication skills
Must be well organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work individually as well as with others as a team
Intermediate math skills
Basic computer skills including knowledge of spreadsheets
Ability to complete work/purchase requests
Minimum 2 years of refrigeration maintenance or related experience required.
RETA Level #1. Industrial experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift push or pull up to 75 pounds
Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, climb, and reach
Ability to work in cold, wet, hot, and noisy environments
Ability to work around machinery and moving equipment

Work Environment

Meat processing/manufacturing facility
Exposure to:
Cold and wet production areas
Extremely Hot production areas
Mechanical equipment and conveyors
Electrical systems
Boiler/engine room conditions
Noise and industrial hazards

Shift & Schedule:

Shift: 1st: 6:00am
Schedule: Monday to Saturday, you will work up to 10 to 12 hours a day

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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