Refrigeration Technician - Fort Worth, United States - Kerry
Description
Requisition ID 50338
Position Type (US)Full Time
Career Function Engineering and Maintenance
Recruiter
Posting Type DNI
Kerry is a global leader in taste & nutrition. Our manufacturing facilities produce and supply the world with over 15,000 different food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products throughout the world. With a commitment toward sustainability and reputation for innovation, a career with Kerry offers you the chance to change the way the world sees food and nutrition. A career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
Where You'll Work
Our Fort Worth, Texas location is part of our Dairy division and creates soups and sauce variations for Kerry customers and brands. We are a fast paced, never a dull moment manufacturing facility that comes together as a team to get the job done. If you like working with a close-knit group that makes a big impact, we may be the place for you
What You'll Do
The typical hiring range for this role is $25.00 to $39.00 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications. This position may also be eligible for a shift differential and/or overtime. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).
Night Shift 5 pm to 5 am
Experience with Spiral and tunnel freezers, steam and air systems.
•Trouble shooting equipment and taking corrective action to ensure that all equipment is operating to standard.
•Ensure that all safety elements are functioning on all production equipment as required.
•Performing P.M.'s, work order repairs, and routine maintenance upkeep.
•Ability to work & coordinate work assignments with other refrigeration techs as needed for job completion.
•Ability to maintain a strong Teamwork environment and adhere to all Kerry safety and operational policies.
What You'll Need To Be Successful And Safe
•Work average of 12 hours per day on any shift ( Days or Nights /7 days a week )
•Overtime may be required to cover.
•Cold & Hot Environments 38-40 degree / degree.
•Prolonged walking & standing on concrete floors 95 % of the day.
•Bending, reaching & lifting throughout the day.
•Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
•Able to push or pull on equipment weighing up to 400 lbs.
•Assemble & disassemble equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. This requires bending, stooping, and squatting to lift and assemble/disassemble some of the equipment.
•Wash down floors with hot water & Squeegee when necessary.
•Able to operate a forklift, scissor lift and floor jack.
•Must be able to read and write English, have basic math skills and ability to use a calculator. Bilingual a plus.
•Must follow all safety rules, Must be able to pass PFT testing and also able to wear a respirator and be familiar and certified in Lock Out Tag Out
•Will report directly to Lead person on shift.
Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. EEO is the Law poster can be found here. Additional information can also be here .
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.