HVAC Refrigeration Specialist

Location

Dover DE

Benefits & Compensation Overview

Competitive Health Vision and Dental benefits

Company match 401(k) Plan

Company-paid Short Term Disability benefits.

Pay

The hourly wage pay for this role is $41.78

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday

2nd shift (2:00pm 10:30pm)

with OT as needed

Job Overview

In addition to the following employees are responsible for understanding the relevance and importance of the individuals activities in contributing to food safety and reporting situations that may impact food.

This position is responsible for ensuring the plant refrigeration and HVAC equipment run safely and efficiently. The Refrigeration Specialist will support the entire facility by repairing troubleshooting and performing preventive maintenance on the equipment.

• Collaborate within a team environment under the direction of a maintenance supervisor while interacting with all hourly and salaried maintenance and production personnel.

• Operate maintain and repair plant refrigeration HVAC and dehumidification systems including electronic and pneumatic control systems.

• Inspect refrigeration and HVAC equipment routinely to adjust and maintain proper operating temperatures and humidity levels throughout the plant.

• Execute scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance on all processing systems packaging refrigeration and HVAC equipment.

• Troubleshoot and repair all plant and packaging refrigeration and HVAC issues quickly and accurately.

• Review system performance regularly to identify problems address concerns and recommend or implement technological improvements.

• Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to develop and implement new ideas that drive improved productivity.

• Manage spare parts stock to ensure inventory levels are adequate to fully support all equipment.

• Participate actively in a rigorous self-development training program designed to continuously increase technical proficiencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma industrial maintenance experience and/or trade school.

• Mandatory EPA certification required: Type I & II.

• In order for an applicant to be awarded a job bid as a refrigeration specialist candidate must have performed work as an A refrigeration mechanic or have comparable experience and/or demonstrated abilities.

• One must successfully pass an exam that encompasses all technical aspects of the refrigeration specialist position as defined by the multi-skill commission.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of refrigeration and HVAC maintenance principles and practices and have the interpersonal and technical skills necessary to repair mechanical electrical and instrumentation problems in a positive and professional manner.

• Must be able to react to refrigeration breakdowns and equipment problems in a proficient and positive manner.

• Must assist in improving overall efficiencies through effective mechanical electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting and repair.

Skills and Abilities:

• The ability to communicate technical and non-technical information clearly

• Proficient in basic math chart and technical drawing reading

• Excellent problem-solving prioritizing and follow-up skills required.

• Basic computer skills including Rockwell RS View software

• Ability to safely operate motorized vehicles and some industrial equipment (e.g. fork truck lifts etc.)

• Knowledge of safety programs and procedures

• Industrial Mechanical as well as Electrical Electronic Troubleshooting is a plus

• Available and willing to be contacted by phone in the event of an emergency and be able to work flexible schedules including weekends late shifts and overtime

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Complies with all government regulations pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety etc.

• Attends start of shift QCD meetings and discuss suggestion and safety issues when appropriate.

• Complies with all company rules policies procedures and programs.

• Assists in supporting the companys preventative maintenance program.

• Maintains company standards for housekeeping in everyday work routine.

• Must have completed or must complete Battery Changing Stacker and Stand Up Truck Training.

• Plant GMP/PPE Compliance. Must be able to communicate with Warehouse Service Operators to order Raw Materials to complete frame-ups.

• Must be able to communicate needed information to peers support personnel and Supervisors to assure successful operation.

• Accountable for the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) standards as outlined in the plants QRMP accountability document including the implementation improvement

• Occasional exposure to seasonal conditions such as rain snow wind humidity and sun.

• Standing occasional walking some lifting and ascending and descending stairs. Exposure to seasonal temperatures. Working around moving equipment operating stand up truck working from ladders.

Personal Protective Equipment:

The personal protective equipment described here are representative of those an employee must/might use to successfully perform the functions of this job safely.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to wear company authorized safety shoes; regularly required to use company authorized hearing protection. The employee is frequently required to wear company-authorized safety glasses; frequently required to wear gloves. The employee is occasionally required to use a respirator. Hairnets and beard nets are required.

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world we deliver the best taste fun and quality to every meal table we touch. Were on a mission to disrupt not only our own business but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world our people are connected by a culture of ownership agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans who are working to improve our company communities and planet! Were proud of where weve been and even more thrilled about where were headed as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition curiosity and commitment to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isnt good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and cultivating strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies and were growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Consideration will be given to individual qualifications and seniority in making final selection among applicants for this job. Applicants must be willing to work any shift weekends and holidays maintain work area in an orderly and sanitary condition perform any and all duties assigned and perform all duties in compliance with Federal State and local codes and laws plant rules and practices of safety conduct sanitation good housekeeping and quality.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color national origin age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact