What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refrigeration Technician position at Pilgrim's Global?
Description
Refrigeration Technician
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401K contributions
- Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
- Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Must be able to work well with others, communication with others, and have good decision-making ability.
- Desire to be part of a proactive, motivated maintenance team.
- Must have 5 years of refrigeration, HVAC experience and CFC universal certification.
- Welding and other maintenance skills desired as well and a willingness to learn.
- Must be able to lift 85 lbs. and be able to work at high heights.
- Must be able to work around ammonia, Freon, CO2, natural gas and LP gas.
- Will help with maintenance of refrigeration equipment: including freezer door, dock levelers, etc.
- Must be able to do administrative duties and records, ie (P.M’s, logs, etc.)
- Must be able to work in extreme temperatures and humidity.
- Will help keep compressor room tools, and equipment clean and in good working order.
- Must be knowledgeable of controls, icemakers, heating and air conditioner units.
- Will have to attend refrigeration classes once every 3 years and maintain certification. Will have Haz-Mat training, confine space training and maintain certification.
- Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and possibly have to work different shifts (day, evening, or night).
- Must be able to pass physical, PFT and Respirator fit test in accordance with Haz-Mat certification.
- Must be willing to be part of PSM program and ongoing education.
- Prefer at least two years’ experience. Must complete a successful background check.
- Other duties as directed.
Basic Skills and Qualifications:
- Ability to comprehend simple instructions.
- Ability to apply common sense.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40 degrees).
- Ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day.
- Ability to multitask and work quickly.
- Must be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some stations. (Less than 3 feet apart.)
- Must have good communication skills.
- Good hand and eye coordination required.
- Food or production experience preferred.
EOE. Including disability/vets