Refrigeration Technician

General:

Refrigeration technician supports and maintains the industrial refrigeration and other site utility systems of a state-of-the-art turkey processing plant. The position reports to the refrigeration supervisor w/ primary work schedule of 12-hr, (phone number removed) on straight nights with flexibility to work early/ late shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Specific Duties / Responsibilities:

Successfully employ experience and knowledge in the operation, testing, documentation for refrigeration and other utility systems (e.g. - air compressors, boiler, etc.)

Routinely apply working knowledge of industrial refrigeration & site utility equipment and processes to safely install, start up, troubleshoot, and repair refrigeration and monitor other utility equipment operation.

Perform refrigeration PM / PSM (Process Safety Management) program tasks, including logs and documentation

Oversee and coordinator resources for PM and repairs of refrigeration systems / utility equipment

Ensure refrigeration system compliance with state and federal regulations & codes; maintain a safe work environment for self and staff.

Assist supervisor/co-workers w/ repairs; openly share refrigeration knowledge with others

Work with minimal supervision and bring continuous improvement suggestions for refrigeration and other utility systems to appropriate resources

Other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

Requirements

Education: GED (Min.) (required);Associates degree (preferred / not required)

Refrigeration coursework / certificate / formal training (preferred)

Experience: Min. of 2 years of work experiencein refrigeration equipment & systems OR related field

Skills/Abilities/Attributes:

Working knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems

Solid understanding of refrigeration regulations and systems

Strong mechanical aptitude & analytical skills

Detailed-oriented; able to work in fast-paced environment

Team player and w/ strong communication & interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements:

Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.

Stand, squat, climb and work from heights on regular basis, up to 12 hrs./shift

Operate in hot, cold, wet environment e.g., 35-40 / 100 degrees

Safely work w/ low & high voltage equipment

Communicate in English (verbal & written)

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Wellness Resources