Refrigeration Tech-Night Shift

HomeTown Food Company•North Little Rock, AR

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Refrigeration Technician completes the day-to-day activities of the Refrigeration Department to ensure meeting the department and overall plant goals of safety and quality. Perform work in a manner that complies with all federal, state, local, IIAR, RETA, SQF and company rules and regulations and with optimum regard to plant safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Requirements

High School diploma
Technical knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems.
Ability to stand on feet in a plant environment for up to 12 hours.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, and occasionally more pounds inside and outside of the facility.
Ability to stand, twist, reach, and bend on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

Technical College/RETA Ammonia Refrigeration Operator certification
Experience in a food manufacturing and packaging environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration Systems including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting and repairs (Compressors, condensers, fans, microprocessors, frequency drives, etc.).
Operate and maintain the Process Safety Management and Risk Management Plan.
Perform system responsibilities that include plant processes in a GMP environment. The system includes Blast Freezing Equipment along with temperature-controlled environments for food storage.
Monitor, maintain, and/or improve continuously all aspects of refrigeration department, including specifications, sampling, procedures, methods, deviations, equipment, supplies, records, books, files, etc.
Maintain and perform the facility environmental testing program to assure compliance with all customer and regulatory requirements.
Work closely with production, maintenance, and warehouse personnel to effectively resolve and eliminate plant and process problems.
Communicate daily all pertinent information regarding system operation and maintenance to department management.
Work in conjunction with maintenance and other refrigeration technicians to cross train on system maintenance to obtain adequate coverage across all shifts.
Assist management in developing standard operating procedures, daily work schedules and duty cycles for all repairs and maintenance, relating to refrigeration equipment.
Interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals for applicable systems.
Maintain plant boiler and hot water systems.
Participate in the Plant Safety Committee when applicable.
Perform all other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.