We're looking for a safety-minded, skilled individual to help us grow our premium fruit company.
The Refrigeration/CA Operator is a critical part of maintaining refrigeration systems in our warehouse and manufacturing facilities; they assure the safe, efficient, and proper operation of all refrigerated storage. This position reports to the Refrigeration Supervisor. Experience with ammonia refrigeration and controlled atmosphere is required.
Essential Functions:
Helps assure the safe, efficient and proper operation of all refrigerated storage rooms while working under the direct supervision of the Refrigeration Supervisor. Acts as caretaker for the Chelan facility, including snow plowing as needed.
- Monitoring and recording room temperatures, CA readings and refrigeration logs daily
- Inspecting mechanical equipment visually and audibly daily
- Performing technical adjustments to maintain specified temperatures and atmosphere
- Staying abreast of changing technology in refrigeration field and recommend appropriate modifications to equipment
- Maintaining storage facilities, refrigeration and related equipment
- Reporting any out of the ordinary conditions which may affect the storage or condition of fruit or of equipment to Refrigeration Supervisor
- Checking operations daily where applicable
- Participating in industry sponsored training programs
- Helping perform post-harvest room treatments
- Operating and repairing ammonia compressor, air compressors, all types of refrigeration valves
- Operating N2 generator
- Providing caretaking service for the facility, including snow plowing as needed
Competencies:
- Ethical Conduct.
- Discretion.
- Problem Solving/Analysis.
- Technical Capacity.
- Thoroughness.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at the job site. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Required Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- College/Technical School/Job Experience; must have adequate understanding of the operations of commercial and residential refrigeration systems.
- Must possess strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills, and the ability to diagnose malfunctions and defects in equipment.
- 3 years of practical experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Have previous refrigeration technician/mechanic experience.
- Familiarity with working in agricultural industry a plus.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
None for this position.
Work Authorization:
Must be authorized to work in the United States
AAP/EEO Statement:
Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person