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Refrigeration Mechanic - 1st Shift
GA - Jackson
What if your job had a real impact?
By joining Bonduelle, the world leader in ready-to-use plant-based food, you are deciding to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission: "inspire the transition toward a plant-based diet to contribute to people's well being and planet health". Bonduelle is a family-run company of 14,600 people which provides over 100 countries with vegetables.
Well established in the United States, our business unit includes 4 production facilities with more than 3,200 associates. We process fresh vegetables, salads and meal solutions with our own brands: Ready Pac Foods®, Bistro®, Ready Snax®, Cool Cuts® and Bonduelle Fresh Picked™.
Join us at Bonduelle to start an adventure where people come first and contribute to a better future through plant-based food!
Job responsibilities
The Refrigeration Mechanic will be responsible for repairing, installing and troubleshooting the refrigeration systems at the plant. This role may also work on industrial climate control systems, such as HVAC units, ice machines, refrigerated storage units, etc. The Refrigeration Mechanic will also perform preventative maintenance in order to avoid future problems or breakdowns. When not addressing refrigeration maintenance, this role will be assigned other duties and responsibilities within the plant to maintain the proper working order of equipment.
Quick question for you - click here
Your specific tasks will include, but are not limited to:
- Installing and maintaining climate-control systems.
- Repairing and upgrading refrigeration systems.
- Diagnosing problems with existing systems.
- Performing preventative maintenance and repairs to existing equipment.
- Troubleshooting, replacing parts, running tests to ensure the systems are working properly following repairs.
- Performing upgrades to satisfy new regulations or meet new standards.
- Operating tools, gauges, and other testing equipment for refrigeration systems.
- Following GMP/PPE, Safety guidelines
- Following and maintaining HACCP and sanitation guidelines and processes.
- Effectively communicating, verbally and in writing, to complete required documentation.
- Implementing facility services portion of all work orders.
- Working safely around moving equipment and conveyors in a wet environment. Quick question for you - click here
- Implementing and assisting in the coordination of all minor building moves.
- Performing repair and maintenance work of minor complexity to building furnishings, fixtures and finishes.
- Coordinating work to assist contractors and vendors in performing repairs, maintenance and moves of moderate to high complexity.
- Maintaining a safe work environment.
- Maintaining inventory of tools required to provide services.
- Working with department technicians, staff, and management to maintain inventories of parts, materials, and equipment as required.
- Assisting with various building inspections and audits.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Join Bonduelle on an incredible and exciting journey to have a positive impact on others and the planet!
Desired qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Strong understanding of refrigeration systems. Quick question for you - click here
- Strong understanding of electrical and plumbing concepts.
- Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.
- Ability to read, write and speak English; comprehension of basic math.
- Basic computer skills and ability to multitask.
- Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, fast-paced, 24-hour plant environment.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment; ability to work with little supervision to complete tasks in the allotted time frame.
- Ability to lift, carry equipment up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to stand, kneel or stoop for long periods of time.
Desired Traits:
- Excellence - ability to deliver consistent quality results through a sense of urgency and taking initiative, while also demonstrating flexibility to meet business needs.
- People-minded - ability to foster mutual respect and positive relationships with co-workers, demonstrates listening skills and ensures physical safety of self and others.
- Integrity - honors commitments, acts honestly and with accountability.
- Fairness - ensures objectivity and sets a good example for others.
Physical Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to perform repetitive movements. The associate regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold. The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
What if your job had a real impact?
By joining Bonduelle, the world leader in ready-to-use plant-based food, you are deciding to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission: "inspire the transition toward a plant-based diet to contribute to people's well being and planet health". Bonduelle is a family-run company of 14,600 people which provides over 100 countries with vegetables.
Well established in the United States, our business unit includes 4 production facilities with more than 3,200 associates. We process fresh vegetables, salads and meal solutions with our own brands: Ready Pac Foods®, Bistro®, Ready Snax®, Cool Cuts® and Bonduelle Fresh Picked™.
Join us at Bonduelle to start an adventure where people come first and contribute to a better future through plant-based food!
Job responsibilities
The Refrigeration Mechanic will be responsible for repairing, installing and troubleshooting the refrigeration systems at the plant. This role may also work on industrial climate control systems, such as HVAC units, ice machines, refrigerated storage units, etc. The Refrigeration Mechanic will also perform preventative maintenance in order to avoid future problems or breakdowns. When not addressing refrigeration maintenance, this role will be assigned other duties and responsibilities within the plant to maintain the proper working order of equipment.
Quick question for you - click here
Your specific tasks will include, but are not limited to:
- Installing and maintaining climate-control systems.
- Repairing and upgrading refrigeration systems.
- Diagnosing problems with existing systems.
- Performing preventative maintenance and repairs to existing equipment.
- Troubleshooting, replacing parts, running tests to ensure the systems are working properly following repairs.
- Performing upgrades to satisfy new regulations or meet new standards.
- Operating tools, gauges, and other testing equipment for refrigeration systems.
- Following GMP/PPE, Safety guidelines
- Following and maintaining HACCP and sanitation guidelines and processes.
- Effectively communicating, verbally and in writing, to complete required documentation.
- Implementing facility services portion of all work orders.
- Working safely around moving equipment and conveyors in a wet environment. Quick question for you - click here
- Implementing and assisting in the coordination of all minor building moves.
- Performing repair and maintenance work of minor complexity to building furnishings, fixtures and finishes.
- Coordinating work to assist contractors and vendors in performing repairs, maintenance and moves of moderate to high complexity.
- Maintaining a safe work environment.
- Maintaining inventory of tools required to provide services.
- Working with department technicians, staff, and management to maintain inventories of parts, materials, and equipment as required.
- Assisting with various building inspections and audits.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Join Bonduelle on an incredible and exciting journey to have a positive impact on others and the planet!
Desired qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Strong understanding of refrigeration systems. Quick question for you - click here
- Strong understanding of electrical and plumbing concepts.
- Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.
- Ability to read, write and speak English; comprehension of basic math.
- Basic computer skills and ability to multitask.
- Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, fast-paced, 24-hour plant environment.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment; ability to work with little supervision to complete tasks in the allotted time frame.
- Ability to lift, carry equipment up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to stand, kneel or stoop for long periods of time.
Desired Traits:
- Excellence - ability to deliver consistent quality results through a sense of urgency and taking initiative, while also demonstrating flexibility to meet business needs.
- People-minded - ability to foster mutual respect and positive relationships with co-workers, demonstrates listening skills and ensures physical safety of self and others.
- Integrity - honors commitments, acts honestly and with accountability.
- Fairness - ensures objectivity and sets a good example for others.
Physical Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to perform repetitive movements. The associate regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold. The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.