Refrigeration/Utilities Technician

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Core Responsibilities

•  Ensure all assign daily PM’s are completed.
•  Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order.
•  Provide assistance to other teams (Production, Quality- when needed).
•  Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Safety Practices at all times.
•  Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment
•  Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other personnel to diagnose problem or repair machine.
•  Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
•  Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings gears, and other parts of machinery.
•  Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical/electronic components of machinery and equipment.
•  Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
•  Installs, programs, troubleshoot, or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as programmable controllers.
•  Follow all ISO 14001 procedures
•  Other duties as needed.

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.

Work Environment & Physical Demand Requirements

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

• Ability to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing and extending arms
• Ability to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12 hour shift
• Ability to work around animal blood and/or body parts
• Ability to work in cold areas (Approx. 20-40F)
• Ability to work in warm areas (over 100F)
• Ability to work in a wet/humid environment
• Ability to work with a knife (if trained)
• Ability to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes
• Can understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Can lift heavy objects, which can weigh up to 60lbs.
• Ability to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals
• Ability to work with strong odors/smells
• Can work in a noisy environment
• Ability to climb, move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms
• Can bend, stoop, and twist repetitively throughout your entire shift
• Can walk long distances
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks, including; scissor lifts, pallet jacks, ect.
• Ability to work with a variety of chemicals, solvents, and understand/abide by the corresponding material safety data sheet, MSDS
• Ability to read, write the following; work orders, instructions, daily reports and machine manuals
• Willing to pass physical to wear respirators or self-contained breathing apparatus
• Stand and/or work on the following; moving platforms and elevated platforms
• Ability to receive and relate orders/information using various communication devices
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. 
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell. 
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

  Core Responsibilities

•  Ensure all assign daily PM’s are completed.
•  Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order.
•  Provide assistance to other teams (Production, Quality- when needed).
•  Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Safety Practices at all times.
•  Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment
•  Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other personnel to diagnose problem or repair machine.
•  Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
•  Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings gears, and other parts of machinery.
•  Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical/electronic components of machinery and equipment.
•  Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
•  Installs, programs, troubleshoot, or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as programmable controllers.
•  Follow all ISO 14001 procedures
•  Other duties as needed.

• 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.

Relocation Package Available No

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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