Refrigeration Tech

• 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
• Document, through daily logs, all activities pertaining to operations, repairs, awareness of potential problems, communicating with incoming shift and production managers
• Must maintain certification in HAZMAT and PSM protocols
• Follows all Company rules, including, but not limited to: GMPs, Safety, PPE, Lock Out-Tag Out, PSM, and all rules prescribed by the USDA and FDA
• Perform other related duties and special assignments as required or assigned by supervisor

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Formal ammonia refrigeration training by an accredited school (HVAC certification considered for entry-level apprentice positions)
• 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
• Mechanical trade skills and required hand tools to perform mechanical maintenance tasks
• Ability to plumb copper, plastic, tubing, and threaded pipe as required
• Ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
• Must have excellent reading skills
• Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form
• Must have excellent math skills, including knowledge of practical application of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, measurement, practical algebra, geometric construction
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel)
• 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 be able to pass an Ammonia Respirator Fit Test and SCBA for assisting purposes
• 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 based upon needs of operation
• Must be able to occasionally work from heights and on the roof
• Must be able to occasionally work in confined spaces

• Understanding of probability and statistical analysis
• Industrial (high-volume) food-processing experience, particularly frozen foods
• Knowledge of batch cooking operations, ovens, freezers, cooler, fryers and high-speed packaging equipment

Competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment