Refrigeration Technician - Gentry, United States - McKee Foods Corporation

    McKee Foods Corporation
    McKee Foods Corporation Gentry, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Best known for Little Debbie snack cakes, America's leading snack cake brand, Sunbelt Bakery granola products, and Drake's Cakes, McKee Foods Corporation is seeking a Full-time Special Refrigeration Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a company that is committed to providing consumers with quality products at an excellent value. McKee Foods Corporation, a privately held, family-owned bakery, has been in business since 1934. We have a long history of innovation and treating employees with respect, and a deeply held belief in the importance of doing business with integrity.

    Pay

    $ $36.94 / hr, depending on experience (DOE), plus Shift Premium for hours worked in the Weekend Zone Premium (Friday-Sunday)

    Schedule

    Thursday 8:00am - 8pm 12 hour shift

    Friday 6:00am - 4pm 10 hour shift ( Hours will adjust to fit plant shut down times )

    Saturday Night, 12 hour shift ( Shift hours will be based on plant startup times )

    Clock out for lunch & Other days and hours as needed

    Job Summary

    A Refrigeration Technician maintains, repairs, overhauls and performs preventive maintenance on all equipment that contains any type refrigerant and on-air compressors used for plant compressed air systems. Also, any fan, intake or exhaust that provides ventilation for any McKee buildings in the Gentry area.

    • Perform routine diagnostics and maintenance on automated building HVAC control system and adjust program changes as necessary
    • Develop preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and make changes as necessary
    • Maintain stock part inventory on assigned equipment
    • Answer concern and complaint calls
    • Assists supervisor as needed (i.e. new employee training, information research, parts inventory, persistent equipment problems, etc)
    • Assist in new equipment selection and installation
    • Report daily via e-mail regarding work performed on shift
    • Willing to take and apply electronic instrumentation programming

    Required Qualifications

    • Must be able to obtain Forklift, Scissor Lift, Snorkelift & Sky Trak licenses.
    • Strong commitment to and support of McKee Foods values, ethics, goals and objectives
    • Able to remain professional in stressful situations, and willingness to accept responsibility
    • Excellent work, safety, and attendance record
    • Ability to work with minimal supervision
    • Must be customer oriented with excellent communication skills
    • Strong trouble shooting skills
    • Willing to take addition training as necessary
    • Must have own tools
    • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
    • Demonstrated electrical/electronic aptitude
    • General Knowledge of HVACR principles and systems
    • Possess or be willing to obtain: CFC Universal certification
    • Ability to easily work with internal and external personnel (serviceman, vendors, sales personnel, etc.)
    • Comply with conditions established by Corporate Risk Management to operate Company vehicles

    Preferred Qualifications

    • 5 years' minimum experience performing service/maintenance on commercial/industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems
    • Ability to read blue prints
    • Experience with MAXIMO and basic computer skills
    • Familiarity with Wonder Ware control systems
    • Certificate of completion of Chattanooga State or equivalent refrigeration and HVAC training course or equivalent experience
    • CFC universal certification
    • Experience working with commercial/industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems.
    • Working knowledge of process chilling equipment and systems, cooling towers, reciprocating, centrifugal and screw type refrigeration/HVAC equipment and air compressors

    Benefits

    • Competitive pay scale
    • 401(k) with matching contributions
    • Health insurance, including prescription drug plan
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision care plan
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
    • Direct deposit payroll
    • Credit Union
    • Shift differential pay
    • Exercise and recreation facility
    • Profit-sharing program
    • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance (Premiums Paid by the Company)

    **EOE, including disability/veterans**