Refrigeration Tech I VB

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Repairs, replaces, corrects and operates the refrigeration equipment as needed to ensure equipment operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements.
• Consults with engineers and vendors as needed.
• Accomplishes layout work for each project as needed.
• Will be able to troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintains safety requirements in accomplishing responsibilities of this position, complying with all policies or regulations set forth by Simmons PSM programs or various government agencies concerning safety, environment, vehicle, handling of food products, packaging, ingredients and any related items.
• Must be able to qualify as a member of plant HAZMAT team.
• Participates as a member of the Team.
• Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members.
• Attends appropriate team meetings.
• As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.
• Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating Systems Principles and Objectives

• Familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN).
• Understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Physical Activities

• Enters and locates information on a computer.
• Visually verifies information, often in small print.
• Must be able to manually lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, on feet for entire shift.
• Must be able to work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, dirty area with a noise level above 90 decibels.

Travel

NA

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Uses appropriate footwear, hearing protection and other protective equipment as needed or required.
• All PPE equipment required by HAZMAT team.

Technical Experience

• Experience or vocational training in electrical, electronic, PLC and mechanical repair, and hydraulics.
• Completed and passed Ammonia Refrigeration Operator I class.

Industry Experience

Preference for poultry or food processing organization maintenance and refrigeration.

Competencies

• Communication skills & decision quality - Ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.