Ice Cream Industrial Refrigeration Maintenance Technician Sikeston, Missouri

Unilever Deutschland Holding GmbH; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Unilever Ice Cream as a Facility Maintenance 3 Specialist, focusing on maximizing equipment availability through expert technical support. Candidates should possess specialized skills in refrigeration and a commitment to safety and quality within a dynamic manufacturing environment. With a focus on continuous improvement, this role will enable you to grow within a leading brand in the ice cream industry.

Qualifications

• Extended training/experience with closed loop refrigeration system required.
• 2 years minimum experience with ammonia refrigeration system.
• Experience with Facility Utility equipment and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maximum availability of plant through efficient maintenance of refrigeration systems.
• Operate and maintain equipment related to engineering and refrigeration.
• Contribute to operational KPIs and minimize equipment downtime.

Skills

Closed Loop Refrigeration Skills

HAZMAT Competencies

Mechanical Skills

Preventative Maintenance Specialist

Electrical Skills

Instrumentation and Control Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

High School diploma

Higher education preferred

Job description

Facility Maintenance 3

Pay Range: $36.33 Per Hour –> $38.37 Per Hour after 1 year

Paid Bi-Weekly

Shift: 4/4/7 7p-7a Night Shift

Must be flexible within shift pattern work to accommodate factory shutdowns, working Holidays, training courses, emergency cover etc..

If you want to work for a global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023, come join Unilever Ice Cream! The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent as we build our diverse and inclusive culture. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

JOB PURPOSE:

Find your purpose at Unilever. Lead innovations that drive our business to win and grow. Learn from brilliant leaders and diverse colleagues in a global environment, becoming your best self.

Are you enamoured by refrigeration? Then this role is tailored for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The FM3 (Specialist/Refrigeration Technician) is responsible for ensuring maximum availability for the production plant across the Sourcing Unit by utilising excellent technical skills for improvements, modifications and sound application for maintenance task directly related closed loop refrigeration. The FM3 is responsible for operations and maintenance of all equipment associated with Engineering Department including the focus on Ammonia Refrigeration system, Steam Generating system, compressed air system, and facility electrical distribution system. All actions must contribute to the delivery of operational KPIs (Productivity, Quality, Safety, Health and Environment, Cost, Delivery) FM3 must be a mentally agile and an advanced problem solver who is able to maximise machinery operations whilst minimising equipment downtime.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• SKILLS: Closed Loop Refrigeration Skills - Comprehensive technical knowledge encompassing thermal dynamics, electrical, mechanical, and all aspects of troubleshooting complex ammonia equipment problems.

• HAZMAT Competencies - for emergency response pertaining to the ammonia refrigeration systems.

• Mechanical Skills - Focused Technician; knowledge and application of technical skills and expertise to ensure the provision of effective engineering support within team, focused on delivering performance targets. Directly contributes to improved safety, quality, sustainability, and cost.

• Preventative Maintenance Specialist and user of Condition Based Monitoring.

• Fully Operational on Mechanisms, Motion.

• Electrical Skills and Diagnostic Technician; Remove and replace major electrical components (such as motors, switch/control gear) and troubleshoot electrical circuits safely. Able to isolate machinery and re-install electrical supplies for machinery components.

• Establish power distribution systems and electrical control circuits.

• Install electrical drive systems and Control Loops.

• Instrumentation and Control Skills.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the Internal Architecture of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

• Amend control and software documentation.

• Manage PLC and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Networks (eg Programme modifications, Force Devices and fault finding).

• Shop Tools – Knowledge, Skills and Proficient with maintenance shop tools.

• Safety - Utilize appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team.

• Environment - Reduce costs due to waste and minimise impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.

• Quality - Ensure that all aspects of Quality within the area of responsibility are in accordance with local Quality procedures to protect and promote the brand and product.

• Leadership - Promote the development of a highly effective team through strong communication, leading by example whilst keeping focused on goals and targets. Great teams and great leaders will achieve superior performance.

• Continuous Improvement - Use performance measures to identify and prioritise losses in production area. Apply rigorous Cost Deployment and the Zero loss concept to eliminate losses.

• UMS - Knowledge and understanding of the key principles of UMS and the impact this has on the Key Performance Indicators in the production area (PQSCDMI); must understand the critical inter-relation between UMS and TPM.

• Problem Solving - Has the ability to identify, prioritise and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.

• Project Management – Achieve the desired outcomes of the project in line with agreed plans using appropriate project management tools and techniques to ensure the efficient use of technical, financial and human resources.

• Business Awareness - Understanding of the need to meet changing demands and the role of marketing and product innovation in growing the business and increasing the company's share.

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma required.
• Higher education preferred.

• Extended education/training/experience with a closed loop refrigeration system.
• 2 years minimum experience with closed loop refrigeration system.
• Extended education/training/experience with HAZMAT pertaining to ammonia refrigeration system.

• 2 years minimum experience with Facility Utility equipment and process.

• Experience of working as part of an extended team within the manufacturing sector.

• Strong coaching and communication skills.

• Proven analytical skills.

• Experience of manufacturing in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Company and World Class Manufacturing.

• Experience as a team member within a project Management team with an awareness of project management tools and techniques.
• Good knowledge of electrical systems, mechanics, hydraulics, facilities, pneumatics and related components.

• Proficient in MS office Suite applications, strong emphasis on Work and Excel.

• Ability to work with and lead teams comprised of all personnel levels

• Ability to comprehend machine manuals and drawings with a clear interpretation of their meaning

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of plant personnel.

• Good general shop knowledge

• Proficient knowledge of parts and materials as well as their nomenclature.

• Good math skills

• Ability to compose reports to effectively communicate results /conclusions

• Must be well organized utilizing sound 5S principles

Working Environment:

Work is performed on the manufacturing floor. Potential hazards include proximity of moving machinery, chemical exposure, noise, or heavy lifting. The position may require an individual to stand, stoop, move equipment; bend, reach, or lift for prolonged periods of time. PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection and sanitary footwear.

Physical requirements:

Machine Operators require a level of agility to move quickly between workstations, ascend and descend steps often carrying loads. Assembly and control operations also require a level of hand eye coordination and finger dexterity. Monitoring and Quality assurance tasks require an adequate level of sight and smell.

Ability to stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds several times per hour.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity, and any other legally protected characteristic.

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the US. If you are based outside of the US and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the US Market.

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV, latest EoY and a motivation letter. If you have been informed that you are at risk of redundancy, please make sure to tick this box during your application. Please also attach your letter of redundancy to the application.

Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to apply for other positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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