Refrigeration Technician - 3rd Shift- Demopolis

Foster Farms • Demopolis, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Refrigeration Technician will repair, install, and adjust all refrigeration equipment. The role will operate the ammonia refrigeration system and related equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with the plant Process Safety Management (PSM) Program. This role will observe all plant equipment with intent of recommending continuous equipment improvement and reliability. This role works closely with the department supervisors, other department leads, and processing team members, in order to accomplish accuracy within the processing department and to ensure that our customers receive quality products. This position executes processes that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations, supporting Foster Poultry Farms’ mission, vision, and ACTION guiding principles: Accountability, Collaboration, Truth-Seeking, Initiative, Ownership, and Nimbleness.

Requirements

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and E-verify.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate with all levels including management.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Decision making ability for the flagging of deviation from procedures.
• Able to work safely and set an example of safe working habits for their coworkers.
• Must be able to safely operate forklift and/or pallet jack.
• Must be able to pass company Forklift assessments to obtain company issued Forklift license.
• Must wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be at workstation on time with all work apparel clean, sanitized and with all required safety equipment.
• Must obey all safety, USDA, HACCP, and plant rules and regulations.
• Must know shop mathematics, able to interpret drawings and able to use required tools.
• Must be able to work around Anhydrous Ammonia.

Nice To Haves

• Previous refrigeration or ammonia experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair, install, and adjust all refrigeration equipment.
• Operate the ammonia refrigeration system and related equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with the plant Process Safety Management (PSM) Program.
• Observe all plant equipment with intent of recommending continuous equipment improvement and reliability.
• Work closely with department supervisors, other department leads, and processing team members to ensure accuracy within the processing department and quality products for customers.
• Execute processes that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Perform routine maintenance on Ammonia compressors, air system drying equipment, and air system controls.
• Other duties as assigned.
• All personnel employed or associated with Foster Poultry Farms are responsible for the quality and food safety of company products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED