Refrigeration Tech I SS (Night shift)

Simmons Foods•Gentry, AR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in equipment repair and preventative maintenance procedures and the operation of the facility refrigeration equipment. It may also include other process equipment assigned to the department. The role requires the technician to ensure equipment operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements, consult with engineers and vendors, and perform layout work for projects. Troubleshooting equipment is a key responsibility. The technician must adhere to all safety requirements, including Simmons PSM programs and government regulations concerning safety, environment, vehicle operation, and handling of food products, packaging, and ingredients. The role also involves qualifying as a member of the plant HAZMAT team and actively participating in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. Familiarity with Simmons' operating systems (quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN) is expected, along with understanding the impact of individual actions on these systems and communicating concerns or improvement ideas. The position also includes performing other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Requirements

Must have experience or vocational training in electrical, electronic, PLC and mechanical repair, and hydraulics.
Must have completed and passed Ammonia Refrigeration Operator I class.
Must be able to manually lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, on feet for entire shift.
Must be able to work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, dirty area with a noise level above 90 decibels.
Will use appropriate footwear, hearing protection and other protective equipment as needed or required.
All PPE equipment required by HAZMAT team.

Nice To Haves

Preference for poultry or food processing organization maintenance and refrigeration.

Responsibilities

Repairs, replaces, corrects and operates the refrigeration equipment as needed to ensure equipment operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements.
Consults with engineers and vendors as needed.
Accomplishes layout work for each project as needed.
Troubleshoots equipment.
Meets safety requirements in accomplishing responsibilities of this position complying with all policies or regulations set forth by Simmons PSM programs or various government agencies concerning safety, environment, vehicle, handling of food products, packaging, ingredients and any related items.
Must be able to qualify as a member of plant HAZMAT team.
Participates as a member of the Team.
Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members.
Attends appropriate team meetings.
Fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.
Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.