Utilities Operator Night Shift

ConAgra Foods•Waseca, MN

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Utilities Operator is responsible for maintaining plant safety rules and guidelines, working effectively with a team, and demonstrating initiative in improving company operations. This role involves collaborating with the Maintenance Manager/Supervisor and Lead to implement changes, working effectively with other departments, and being flexible to work assigned shifts, including potential seven-day work weeks and holidays. The operator will be responsible for operating and troubleshooting NH3-Ammonia Boilers and Compressors, maintaining the plant fire suppression system, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be a licensed FTO or be able to obtain a license within two weeks.
Frequent bending, lifting (up to 50 pounds), turning, twisting, and squatting are required, as well as climbing ladders and able to work from elevated heights safely.
Must be able to work in confined spaces.
Possess basic computer skills.
Must be mechanically inclined.
Will be required to work on and around ammonia equipment and be comfortable working with a safe amount of ammonia smell.
Will be required to work with water treatment chemicals.
Must possess good trouble shooting and reasoning skills.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Will be required to work in all temperatures and in severe situations.
Must be CPR and First Aid certified (company provided training)
Will be required to follow all Birds Eye Foods policies and procedures.
Mechanical and basic maintenance experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Possess Specialist class B Boiler license.
Possess compressor room level 1 SOP training or Operator 1 training/cert from outside company.
Must pass Respirator Medical Evaluation.

Responsibilities

Must be familiar with plant safety rules and guidelines.
Must have a positive attitude, work well with a team, and have initiative in improving company operations.
Work with Maintenance Manager/Supervisor and Lead to implement changes that have been identified.
Work effectively with other departments.
Must be flexible and able to work shifts as assigned.
May be required to work up to seven days per week at times, with some Holiday work.
Effectively handles emergency situations requiring use of this equipment.
Performs periodic safety checks.
Provides maintenance on boilers, compressors, tunnels and/or other areas of the plant.
Operate and Troubleshoot NH3-Ammonia Boilers and Compressors.
Will be required to operate and maintain plant fire suppression system and attend required training associated with fire suppression.
Perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by Maintenance Manager/Supervisor or Lead.