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Position Summary
The Refrigeration Technician completes the day-to-day activities of the Refrigeration Department to ensure meeting the department and overall plant goals of safety and quality. Perform work in a manner that complies with all federal, state, local, IIAR, RETA, SQF and company rules and regulations and with optimum regard to plant safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Essential Job Functions
Oversee and manage Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration Systems including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting and repairs (Compressors, condensers, fans, microprocessors, frequency drives, etc.).
Operate and maintain the Process Safety Management and Risk Management Plan.
Perform system responsibilities that include plant processes in a GMP environment. The system includes Blast Freezing Equipment along with temperature-controlled environments for food storage.
Monitor, maintain, and/or improve continuously all aspects of refrigeration department, including specifications, sampling, procedures, methods, deviations, equipment, supplies, records, books, files, etc.
Maintain and perform the facility environmental testing program to assure compliance with all customer and regulatory requirements.
Work closely with production, maintenance, and warehouse personnel to effectively resolve and eliminate plant and process problems.
Communicate daily all pertinent information regarding system operation and maintenance to department management.
Work in conjunction with maintenance and other refrigeration technicians to cross train on system maintenance to obtain adequate coverage across all shifts.
Assist management in developing standard operating procedures, daily work schedules and duty cycles for all repairs and maintenance, relating to refrigeration equipment.
Interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals for applicable systems.
Maintain plant boiler and hot water systems.
Participate in the Plant Safety Committee when applicable.
Perform all other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.
Technical knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems.
Ability to stand on feet in a plant environment for up to 12 hours.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, and occasionally more pounds inside and outside of the facility.
Ability to stand, twist, reach, and bend on a regular basis.
Preferred:
Experience in a food manufacturing and packaging environment.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Slip resistant footwear
Apron or smock or uniform
Company supplied gloves
Hairnet/beard net
Ear, eye, and head protection gear
Other PPE such as protective eyewear or gloves may be required depending on task.
Employees Supervised: None
Work Environment: Typical food manufacturing environment with regular exposure to heat and cold environments depending on the area assigned.
Equipment Used: Electrical meters and maintenance tools
Safety Sensitive Position: Yes
This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the job. It is not a complete list of job duties and responsibilities and may not contain a complete list of the skills and abilities needed to do the job. In addition, the job may change as the business changes or customer needs change or may vary from location to location.
