Refrigeration Technician - B Shift

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for repair and maintenance in all areas of the processing plant. This position will support the production areas during work time and will also be responsible for preventive maintenance of equipment after hours.

Pay is dependent upon experience.

Position Summary:

Position Summary:

Essential Duties, Functions, and responsibilities:

• Provide routine inspections of all temperature logs, ammonia detection alarms and general refrigeration operating systems.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of equipment.
• Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and adjust.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations with proper supervision.
• Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and /or safety issues/concerns.
• Maintain inventory control on parts and supplies for refrigeration systems.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on equipment and plant facilities.
• Supervise/direct all refrigeration contractor tasks.
• Adheres to all USDA and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) product standards and guidelines.
• Must be able to work shifts as assigned such as weekends, holidays, and overtime as scheduled.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• This person needs to work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Ability to complete daily tasks in a timely manner.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States
• Need to be familiar in SPC, HACCP, GMP'S, SSOP'S, and USDA
• Familiar with ISO process and procedures.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical blueprints.
• Must wear approved safety shoes.
• Ammonia refrigeration systems experience (desired)

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling
• Stooping, squatting, walking, reaching, bending, twisting, lifting, and reaching (up to and including 50lbs or more) may be required in completion of job duties.
• Reaching overhead
• Reaching below knees
• Perform work in a refrigerated warehouse with temperatures ranging from -20 degrees Fahrenheit to 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Perform work in a non-refrigerated warehouse with temperatures that range from 40 degrees Fahrenheit to 90+ degrees Fahrenheit.
• Incumbents may use calculators, computers, telephones, and other office equipment during normal workdays.
• Use repetitive motions using upper and lower extremities, mount, and dismount equipment on a continual basis.
• Will be subject to working on mechanical and stationary working platforms more than 40 ft.
• Must be willing and able to perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Working Conditions/Department Description:
• Work in damp and cold environment as needed.
• Work with loud and noisy machinery as needed.
• Work in dusty environment when using spice as needed.
• Work in congested areas as needed.
• Work outside in all types of weather.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.