About the Role
The Refrigeration Technician will have strong technical knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Key Activities
Reviews refrigeration equipment manuals and develops preventive maintenance programs to ensure that refrigeration equipment performance and reliability remain at high levels.
Identifies critical parts required to maintain equipment, determines minimum on-hand requirements and ensures that parts are available to minimise out-of-service time.
Audits existing preventive maintenance programs on an ongoing basis and makes changes to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
Communicates effectively with other Maintenance Associates about refrigeration system repairs that have been performed or are scheduled to be performed. Keeps Management informed on the status and progress of repairs performed on the refrigeration systems and their effect on area temperatures.
Ensures that proper sanitation is performed after maintenance has been performed.
Performs cleaning of the refrigeration cooling unit coils.
Audits the refrigeration compressor room daily and ensures that tools and safety equipment are stored properly.
Ensures that chemicals used by the refrigeration system are labelled properly and stored according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Ensures that waste oil is collected and stored properly according to federal, state and local requirements.
Meets with Management to discuss and resolve problems relating to production room, warehouse and freezer temperatures.
Meets daily with the tool crib to discuss refrigeration system work order status and provide feedback on work status and backlog.
Meets with Maintenance Buyer as needed to order parts and clarify purchase requisitions.
Meet with contractors as needed to discuss refrigeration system projects and system maintenance requirements.
Ensures that the refrigeration system operates at the highest efficiency possible.
Ensures that all associates under their supervision follow all corporate safety procedures and comply with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) requirements.
Enforces safety rules and encourages safety practices.
Promptly reports all unsafe conditions and takes corrective action.
Performs other tasks and projects as directed.
Preferred Skills
Knowledgeable in preventative maintenance techniques pertaining to refrigeration systems and able to develop preventive maintenance programs from vendor manuals.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED required.
Basic Reading, Writing and Math skills.
A Minimum 3- 5 yrs experience in meat production.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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