Refrigeration Technician I (Nights)

SunOpta•Midlothian, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: Troubleshoots and maintains ammonia freezing & cooling systems in Midlothian SunOpta Plant. Essential Functions of the Job: Maintains ammonia freezing & cooling systems ensuring the cleanliness and safety compliance of the ammonia refrigeration equipment, performing proactive maintenance, working closely with Lead mechanic, and keeping supervisors informed of system issues. Must be able to use a respirator, work in low temperature environments while troubleshooting and repairing freezer equipment. Proactively seeks methods of improving systems by communicating with other system technicians within and outside the company. Complete PSM, RMP, and CalARP programs required documentation Works with management to ensure effective organizational design and that roles are correctly organized, defined, documented and communicated to all employees. Ensures effective safety procedures, tools and record keeping are managed through site leadership. Adheres to company GMP’s (good manufacturing practices), safety procedures and all other quality processes. Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required. Position will support Boilers, Air Compressor, Water treating systems, and all Utilities and ammonia systems within facilities. Wastewater treatment backup as needed. All other, duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
3-5 years of related experience and/or training
Food manufacturing and/or manufacturing environment experience
Experience with industrial anhydrous ammonia refrigeration systems
Experience with Pump downs, line-break troubleshooting
RETA CIRO certification
Boiler experience
Air compressor knowledge
RO water experience
Soft water experience
Candidate must possess a strong working knowledge of ammonia freezing & cooling systems
Knowledge of PSM/RMP/CalARP Level 3 Regulatory Programs
Outstanding verbal, written, multi-tasking and presentation skills
Must have a working knowledge of CMMS programs, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint software, and be proficient with MS Excel software

Nice To Haves

Electrical background with three-phase circuits and motor controls.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices is beneficial.
Experience with Ceridian is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Maintains ammonia freezing & cooling systems ensuring the cleanliness and safety compliance of the ammonia refrigeration equipment
Performing proactive maintenance
Working closely with Lead mechanic
Keeping supervisors informed of system issues
Troubleshooting and repairing freezer equipment
Proactively seeks methods of improving systems by communicating with other system technicians within and outside the company
Complete PSM, RMP, and CalARP programs required documentation
Works with management to ensure effective organizational design and that roles are correctly organized, defined, documented and communicated to all employees
Ensures effective safety procedures, tools and record keeping are managed through site leadership
Adheres to company GMP’s (good manufacturing practices), safety procedures and all other quality processes
Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required
Position will support Boilers, Air Compressor, Water treating systems, and all Utilities and ammonia systems within facilities
Wastewater treatment backup as needed
Adheres to all plant safety rules
Reports all near misses and accidents to the production supervisor and or HR representative
Serves an active role the plant safety programs, by participating in monthly safety inspections and reporting any potential safety hazards to the safety committee or Management
Adheres to all Quality Assurance System guidelines
Follows SOP’s and SSOP’s (standard operating procedures and sanitation standard operating procedures) when making processing adjustments, to ensure the manufacturing of high-quality liquid-based products
Responsible for compliance with GMP’s, HACCP and SQF programs
Identifies all critical control points (CCP) understanding their functions it relates to the process
Accurately prepares and maintains processing area documentation
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Assists all areas of the plant with general housekeeping
Cooperates with other shifts and the management team in housekeeping endeavors
Ensures effective shift communication and teamwork with other operators occurs each scheduled shift
Maintains effective communication with members of the support group
Promotes and contributes to the development of a strong team
Works well among co-workers as a team
Assist in coaching and training employees as requested by the management team
Continuously improve your knowledge of the Aseptic Filling process
Become familiar with SunOpta 360
Completes and adheres to the Annual Alchemy Schedule