Refrigeration Tech I SS

Work at Simmons•Siloam Springs, AR

About The Position

The Refrigeration Tech I assists with equipment repair, preventive maintenance, and operation of facility refrigeration equipment. The role may also include other process equipment assigned to the department. The technician repairs, replaces, corrects, operates, and troubleshoots equipment to help ensure it operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements, consulting engineers and vendors as needed and completing layout work for projects. The position follows applicable safety requirements, Simmons PSM programs, and government regulations concerning safety, the environment, vehicles, and the handling of food products, packaging, ingredients, and related items. The technician must qualify as a member of the plant HAZMAT team and participate in team activities, meetings, and the development and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. The role also supports Simmons operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, company policies, and LEAN, and performs other duties as needed in support of business objectives.

Requirements

Experience or vocational training in electrical, electronic, PLC, and mechanical repair, and hydraulics.
Completion and passing of the Ammonia Refrigeration Operator I class.
Ability to qualify as a member of the plant HAZMAT team.
Ability to manually lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures, remain on feet for the entire shift, and work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, and dirty areas with noise levels above 90 decibels.
Ability to use a computer to enter and locate information and visually verify information, often in small print.
Use of appropriate footwear, hearing protection, and other required protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in maintenance and refrigeration at a poultry or food processing organization.

Responsibilities

Assist with repair and preventive maintenance procedures and operation of facility refrigeration equipment, and other assigned process equipment.
Repair, replace, correct, operate, and troubleshoot refrigeration equipment to support correct, efficient operation and production requirements.
Consult with engineers and vendors as needed.
Complete layout work for projects as needed.
Comply with applicable safety, environmental, vehicle, and food-handling requirements, including Simmons PSM programs and government regulations.
Qualify as a member of the plant HAZMAT team and use required HAZMAT personal protective equipment.
Participate in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinate work and attend appropriate team meetings.
Support team cohesiveness by identifying and raising issues and working with the team to resolve them.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons operating systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.