Dairy Farmers of America · 2 months ago
Refrigeration Technician
Cabool, MO, 65689, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelDairy Farmers of America is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating/ammonia systems. The role involves performing maintenance, documenting records, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while assisting other departments.
AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing
Responsibilities
Maintain and perform preventative maintenance activities on ammonia refrigeration systems
Complete accurate and timely documentation of maintenance records
Observe and test system operation, using gauges, and instruments
Dismantle, assemble, and install refrigeration equipment
Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to supervisor
Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required
Other duties will include providing communication between work activities and supervisors of other departments throughout the plant
Must follow all DFA GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all Corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements along with other duties as assigned
Interact with contractors, plant personnel and maintenance
Assist in other maintenance areas as directed or needed
Other duties may be assigned as required
Qualification
Required
Install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating/ammonia systems according to blueprints and engineering specifications
Knowledge of refrigeration and ammonia, structural layout, and function and design of components
Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments
Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience
Maintain and perform preventative maintenance activities on ammonia refrigeration systems
Complete accurate and timely documentation of maintenance records
Observe and test system operation, using gauges, and instruments
Dismantle, assemble, and install refrigeration equipment
Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information
Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to supervisor
Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Provide communication between work activities and supervisors of other departments throughout the plant
Interact with contractors, plant personnel and maintenance
Assist in other maintenance areas as directed or needed
Company
Dairy Farmers of America
Dairy Farmers of America is a milk marketing cooperative owned and served by farmers across the nation.
Founded in 1998
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2024 (6)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-09-15Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
Dennis Rodenbaugh
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Jones
Division Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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