Refrigeration Mechanic - 3rd Shift
Amy's Kitchen
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Job summary
Amy's Kitchen in White City, OR seeks an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Technician to operate and maintain refrigeration and boiler systems, ensuring safe, efficient operations. You will document procedures, support safety programs, and work a 3rd shift with potential weekend work.
The role requires 1–3 years of refrigeration experience, basic boiler knowledge, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Training and benefits are provided by Amy's.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent
- 1–3 years industrial refrigeration experience
- Basic steam boiler operation knowledge preferred
- Experience with computer controlled Engine Room systems preferred
- Hazmat training is preferred
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain industrial refrigeration equipment
- Monitor ammonia and boiler systems to prevent incidents
- Maintain logs of operating conditions and deviations
- Perform routine maintenance: change oils, filters, maintain condensers
- Oversee unloading of bulk ammonia and ensure safe operation
- Maintain clean Engine Room and work environment
- Participate in Emergency Response Team and PSM program
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Job description
About Amy's
At Amy's Kitchen, we're more than just a food company- we're a family-owned, proudly independent organic, and vegetarian food company on a mission. As a Certified B Corporation, our purpose is clear: to make it simple and enjoyable for everyone to eat well.
We're committed to crafting authentic, mouthwatering dishes using only the finest organic ingredients sourced with care. From farm to table, we ensure top-notch quality in every bite, making healthy eating accessible and convenient for all. At Amy's, we're not just serving meals; we're serving up a taste of goodness, one delicious dish at a time.
Shift: 3rd
Hours: 10pm to 6:30am; may work weekends
Pay: $41.00/hr, plus $1.00/hr for 2nd shift
Location: White City
Amy's Perks:
- A fun and safe atmosphere where teamwork is encouraged
- Weeks of on-the-job training for your new role
- Discount on Amy's products
- Opportunities to grow and advance your career
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Affordable Amy's meals on-site for lunch and dinner
- Bonus incentives based on attendance and safety
- Referral Bonuses
- Safety Shoe Program, covered by Amy's
- 401k program (up to 4% contribution matching after 1 year)
- Parental Leave Program
- Education reimbursement; scholarship Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Unpaid Time Off options
Candidate will be required to operate and maintain industrial refrigeration equipment, computer control operations, electrical motor control maintenance, service and repair of industrial refrigeration equipment, and documentation of operating procedures. Candidate will also be required to operate and maintain the boiler, RO, fire sprinkler, air compressor and waste water systems.
Other duties may be assigned.
- Provide technical support to insure a safe and efficient operating system.
- Conduct daily observations of the ammonia and boiler systems to prevent incidents.
- Maintain a log book to record operating conditions and to detect deviations from normal.
- Change compressor oil, separators, filters.
- Clean evaporative condensers as scheduled.
- Oversee unloading of bulk ammonia into the system.
- Maintain a clean and orderly Engine Room and work environment.
- Understand and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Source vendors for technical assistance and engineering data concerning the proper operation of the ammonia system.
- Monitor new installations and equipment suppliers from a technical aspect concerning proper operations of the ammonia system.
- Participate on the Emergency Response Team.
- Understand and manage a PSM Program.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Able to handle multiple assignments and achieve objectives.
- Must be able to work OT based on company demands
It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold the mission of the Amy's Food Safety and Quality Policy. This includes following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training.
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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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Candidate must have a minimum 1-3 years related experience or training of industrial refrigeration experience
- Basic understanding of steam boiler operation required
- Experience with a computer controlled Engine Room and System
- Working experience of RETA knowledge preferred
- Minimum 24 Hour Hazmat training preferred
- Experience in an industrial maintenance department preferred
- Respirator training
- Working knowledge of computer systems
- Must be computer literate, prefer experience in Microsoft Office
- Understanding of general industrial process and control systems
- Thorough knowledge in the areas of compressor installation fundamentals, compressor alignment, compressor service and maintenance, screw compressors, evaporative condensers, unwanted liquid slop, and troubleshooting
- Good working knowledge of a preventive maintenance program for ammonia systems
- Understanding of liquid feed to evaporators and vessels, direct expansion evaporators, gravity flooded evaporators, pumped liquid recirculation systems, heat exchangers and pressure enthalpy diagrams, two-stage systems and defrost systems
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and achieve objectivesAbility to read electrical schematics, P& ID's
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as add, subtract, divide, multiply, figure proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
The work environment characteristics 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.
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