Maintenance - Ammonia Refrigeration - 2nd Shift

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Your Opportunity

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages :

Competitive Starting Pay - $23.80-$29.80 / hr

$0.50 / hrShift Differential for2nd Shift

Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

Employee is responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of thermal processing equipment in the facility. In addition to these skills, this individual will be responsible for safe and compliant operation of refrigeration, ammonia, HVAC and engine room processes.

Core Responsibility

• Operate boiler system, ammonia refrigeration system, air compressors and wastewater treatment system
• Follow written and verbal procedures to comply with company and governmental regulations
• Work as a member of a round-the-clock team utilizing written, verbal and email communication
• Read, record, and interpret data from gauges, computer programs and measurement equipment
• Enter and retrieve information from a computer system; Microsoft Word / Excel, SAP, and Internet
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and inspections on all associated systems.
• Perform basic mechanical repairs on all associated systems, (i.e., fans, pumps, valves, and motors)
• Effectively troubleshoot the systems both mechanically and electrically.
• Utilize schematics to aid in troubleshooting
• Install all kinds of plumbing (not including welded lines)
• Follow PPE requirements to work with hazardous chemicals, (i.e., acids, bases, anhydrous ammonia)
• Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
• Perform water testing for wastewater, boiler, and refrigeration system
• Maintain and clean equipment and area
• Provide feedback to help improve systems

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions .

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Relocation Package Available

Yes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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