HVAC Technician - 2nd Shift

Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC in Corsicana, TX seeks an HVAC Technician on 2nd shift to manage HVAC, ammonia systems and related facility services. You will support the PSM program and help maintain a safe, compliant production environment.

Responsibilities include installing, troubleshooting, repairing and optimizing HVAC equipment, applying root cause analysis and 5S practices, while adhering to GMP and FSQA requirements to protect product safety and plant efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge and application of basic math skills.
• Ability to comprehend technical manuals, instructions, and safety regulations.
• Knowledge and ability to safely and proficiently use a variety of hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 50lbs.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to safely perform tasks at elevated heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks, follow specific instructions, receive progress checks and feedback.
• Proceed alone on routine tasks following standard instructions; refer questions to supervisor/Plant Engineer/PSM Coordinator.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, operate and replace RSC HVAC, Production and Facility related equipment and services.
• Apply BDA to evaluate service effectiveness and perform Root Cause Analysis to prevent recurring HVAC issues using 5S principles.
• Adhere to GMP to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
• Complete FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements and support plant safety and quality objectives.
• Promptly report and act on any observed or potential food safety hazards or deviations by notifying the plant supervisor.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Math skills

Manuals comprehension

Tools & diagnostics

English communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Basic computer knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Boilers

Building Control System

Compressors

Concentrators

Cooling Towers

Pressurized Water Systems

Heat Exchangers

Air Cooling Systems

Shop Equipment

Ladders

Platforms

Man-lifts

Forklifts

Job description

Job Details

• Title: HVAC Technician - 2nd Shift
• ID: 201857
• Department: Maintenance
• Location: Corsicana, TX
• Classification: Regular
• Status: Full-Time

At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you'll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman's, and Pangburn's have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy!

A day in the life...

As the HVAC Technician, you will be responsible for overseeing the heating, air conditioning & ammonia systems, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. You will administer the HVAC service requirements and support the RSC Process Safety Management (PSM) program, playing a critical role in maintaining a safe and compliant facility. Working within the Engineering and Maintenance Department, you will contribute to the overall success of production by performing assigned tasks with precision and expertise. Your technical skills and commitment to excellence will help create a comfortable, efficient, and well-maintained environment within the RSC property.

What you will be doing...

• Perform assigned tasks, follow specific instructions, receive progress checks and feedback.
• Proceed alone on routine tasks following standard instructions; but will openly refer to all questionable situations to immediate supervisor / Plant Engineer (&/or the PSM Coordinator (Supervisor).
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, operate and replace RSC HVAC, Production and Facility related equipment and services.
• Apply BDA to evaluate service effectiveness, perform Root Cause Analysis to prevent recurring HVAC issues, and maintain a clean, efficient work environment using 5S principles.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
• Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant's food safety and quality objectives.
• Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
• Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company's Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.

This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Machines, tools, equipment, work aids used:

• Boilers
• Building Control System
• Compressors (Air and Refrigeration)
• Concentrators
• Cooling Towers
• Pressurized Water Systems
• Heat Exchangers
• Air Cooling Systems
• Shop Equipment
• Ladders/Platforms, Man-lifts, forklifts
• Assist with grounds and facility basic maintenance when call upon

Do you have what it takes?

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge and application of basic math skills
• Ability to comprehend technical manuals, instructions, and safety regulations
• Knowledge and ability to safely and proficiently use a variety of hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation
• Ability to routinely lift up to 50lbs
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to safely perform tasks at elevated heights

Do you stand above the rest?

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade Certification
• Two to three years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge and experience in electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC, boiler, and compressed air systems
• HVAC Certificates - Ammonia Operator I & II
• Some experience Ammonia refrigeration

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to frequently stand, stoop, bend, climb and lift to meet job requirements
• Must have applicably good hand-eye coordination and possess motor skills and dexterity in ceiling height and /or relatively cramped work areas
• Must have applicably good visual/hearing, sufficient to detect warning devices and/or signs