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KETTLE CUISINE LLC•Everett, WA

4d•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of all Utility equipment ensuring product quality, employee safety, and food safety standards, as well as regulatory requirements are met or exceeded. Areas of responsibilities include, but not limited to: Ammonia Compressors, refrigeration systems, boilers, wastewater, HVAC, Production and storage areas, Chillers, Kitchen Ventilation, Fire and Life Safety Systems. Effectively troubleshoots and promptly repairs the utility systems mentioned Supports adherence to the production schedule developed by the Master Scheduler ensuring the highest levels of customer service and production efficiency by ensuring effective and efficient equipment operation and limited downtime. Efficiently operate equipment in a safe manner in accordance with OEM guidelines. Completes schedule Preventative Maintenance Task as assigned. Maintains equipment records and inspections. Maintains neat and orderly personal appearance. Plans own work by organizing job site, specifying OEM parts, communicating plan to affected personnel, and staging appropriate tools. Maintain effective line of communication between maintenance and operations. Provide current and correct information to the operation's team on maintenance issues that relate to floor production. With QA, Safety, and others as appropriate, assists in execution of action plans related to health/safety to ensure the highest level of compliance. Assist in the completion of GSTD investigations

Requirements

2 to 5+ years of refrigeration and boiler experience; Food manufacturing experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Have or ability to obtain refrigeration and boiler certification
Able to work independently and jump in to resolve pressing maintenance requests that may impact the safety of others, and the operation of the plant as a whole
Ability to obtain Full-face respirator certification (we will provide certification program)
Proficient in - Microsoft Word and Excel, CMMS, Control System
Able to read electrical and mechanical plans
Ability to obtain forklift/ scissor lift/ and boom lift certification
Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward
Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team
Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Creative problem-solving skills
Obsessive attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at once
Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments
Passionate about food
Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respect
Model and support Kettle’s Core Values and safety culture
Create a culture of accountability & performance
Drive a focus on quality and continuous improvement
Plan work, track results and resolve variances
Extensive walking and standing
Vision/hearing
Talking
Repetitive motion (hands/wrists)
Climb and balance
Must be willing to work weekends and some holidays
Work requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Work performed by this position requires moderate concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks
Work occasionally requires some degree of visual effort for periods of time
Employee works in a manufacturing setting with some exposure to heat, cold, dust, or other factors of minor inconvenience
Need to work weekends and overtime as required