Refrigeration operator job description

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.
**Summary**

Maintains, repairs, rebuilds and adjusts refrigeration, boiler and compressed air equipment in areas of responsibility by analyzing, calibrating, replacing, repairing or rebuilding all equipment and machinery within established guidelines. Must have all required personal tools and have the ability to learn to use and operate hand tools and industrial shop equipment. Must be able to work swing shifts.

**Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities**

Performs Process Safety Management (PSM) and system overview.

Performs all safety programs such as Lockout/Tagout, hot work and confined space entry.

Fills out PSM log and check sheets.

Performs start-ups, shut-downs and defrost procedures in all plant refrigeration systems.

Performs operational procedures, e.g., rounds, oil draining, oil adding, posting all logs, etc.

Adjusts all machines to operate at established performance standards.

Reads, interprets and understands manufacturers' equipment manuals, preventative maintenance (PM) sheets and safety policies and fills out and completes work sheets and machine check lists.

Must wear personal protective equipment as position requires and perform job duties within established company OSHA safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout.

**Minimum Education**

High School or equivalent.

**Experience Requirements**

0 -2 years. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Experience in ammonia or Freon refrigeration, boiler operations and compressed air.

**Experience Preferred**

Reading and analytical skills preferred.

**Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements**

When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db. May be exposed to dust, feathers and all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company. Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10ppm and chlorine less than 20 ppm. Able to stand for several hours. Work may include lifting (up to 50 lbs), reaching, bending, pushing boxes on conveyor assembly.

_Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._

Pay Band: Nonexempt – Payband 1

SUMMARY : The successful applicant will be responsible for the safe operation of all the boilers, refrigeration units, turbines, and all associated equipment used to supply Eastman Business Park (EBP) with its utilities. This would include, but not limited to starting, stopping, monitoring, and making operational adjustments to the equipment both locally and remotely via the DCS. All this while following the company guidelines and procedures to ensure we supply the customers with reliable services while staying in compliance with all state and government agency requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine boiler, refrigeration, and water treatment systems equipment inspections for operation and document any abnormalities. Make required adjustments as needed.
• Conduct sampling and testing of water treatment systems to include demineralized water, condensate, and reverse osmosis to ensure the proper chemistry is maintained. This to include the unloading and handling of chemicals under approved safety guidelines.
• Provide operational support for equipment shutdowns and startups, to include the securing of systems using the company approved LO/TO system. These systems could be indoors as well as outdoors, both above and below grade.
• Assist with maintaining the equipment in a safe and clean condition to ensure reliability.
• Assist with maintaining and development of the company standard operating procedures (sop) as needed.
• Maintain company records and documents to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Assist on special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prior experience with boilers, chillers, air compressors, or chemical handling preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge and proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel preferred. Experience with Maximo, Tags Pro, or Compliant Pro a plus.
• Experience with DCS systems, Emmerson Ovation specifically preferred.
• A valid, current driver’s license is required.
• A City of Rochester S-3, or R-4 license preferred but not required. The successful applicant must be able to obtain at least one of these within 16 months.
• The ability to read blueprints and drawings a plus.
• Able to work independently and in team environments

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work at times in dirty, hot and noisy areas.
• This is a 12-hour, rotating shift position.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, work at heights.