What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refrigeration Technician (nights) position at Prestage Farms?
General
Refrigeration technician supports and maintains the industrial ammonia 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
Education:
Refrigeration technician supports and maintains the industrial ammonia 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 ammonia 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.
Education:
- GED (Min.) (required);Associates degree (preferred / not required)
- Refrigeration coursework / certificate / formal training (preferred)
- Min. of 2 years of work experience in refrigeration equipment & systems OR related field
- Working knowledge of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
- Solid understanding of ammonia refrigeration regulations and systems
- Detailed-oriented; able to work in fast-paced environment
- Team player and w/ strong communication & interpersonal skills
- 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)
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Wellness Resources