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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, 2-2-3-2-2-3 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 experience in 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