Refrigeration Technician

Wawona Frozen Foods•Clovis, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Refrigeration Technician capable of handling most of the needs for the department's equipment. The technician will work closely with the department lead or supervisor to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly goals are met. Responsibilities include monitoring systems for proper operation, developing and following countermeasures to prevent crises, and communicating and requesting assistance for critical tasks.

Requirements

3+ years' work experience in refrigeration for a food or similar manufacturing facility
Intermediate Ammonia system knowledge, including ability to do assessments, troubleshooting, fixing, and maintaining the ammonia system under some guidance for critical jobs.
Complete safety program training, including but not limited to: Ammonia systems safety, Lock Out Tag Out, Hazmat, Confined Space Entry, Hot Works, PIT, SDS/Chemical Safety, NFPA 70E, etc.
RMP/PSM program, including system configuration, site evacuation, emergency contacts and procedures.
Ability to read, write, follow instructions, and recognize similarities and difference.
Ability to do basic math, addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Ability to perform operations while maintaining high level of quality and wearing appropriate proper personal protection equipment.
Ability to do continuous repetitive work.
High attention to detail, and thorough practice of note/record keeping.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent listening skills and strong written and verbal communication skills
A strong work ethic and a can-do attitude
Self-motivated and self-starter
Strict adherence to GMP guidelines.
Excellent time management skills and able to work under deadlines and timelines.
Ability to work with various employees and employee levels while building rapport and respect.
Ability to read, write, and understanding instructions in English.
Must be punctual and regular attendance is required.
Understand and follow all color-coding rules as stated in procedures.
Ability to use various computer programs including excel, word, teams, PowerPoint, and outlook.

Nice To Haves

RETA I or RETA II preferred
Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Active participation in Wawona Frozen Foods safety program to maintain a healthy and injury-free environment.
Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
Follow all GMP, HAACP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures.
Performs work in accordance with all quality systems requirements included in SQF policies and procedures, including Food Safety, Food Defense, HACCP, and GMP's as well as meets all company corporate requirements related to quality and food safety programs.
Employee is responsible and encouraged to report Food Safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
Empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work.
Intermediate ability to perform Total Productive Maintenance in any equipment that include but are not limited to repair or replacement of: Bearings, Bushings, Shafts, Gear Boxes, Greasing, Lubing, etc.
Entry-level knowledge and ability to perform and understand electrical work.
Ability to read schematics or other engineering drawings.
Intermediate ability to assess issues, troubleshoot and develop proper counter measures.
Inspects systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Work as a team within department and with other departments.
Active Member of our HAZMAT team.