Kraft Heinz · 5 months ago
Utilities Technician
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage, and they are currently seeking an Industrial Refrigeration Technician to work at their processing facility in Avon, NY. The role involves the safe, efficient, and reliable operation, maintenance, and monitoring of various systems including ammonia refrigeration, compressed air, and HVAC.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMeat and PoultryTobacco
Responsibilities
Conduct all maintenance and repairs of facility compressed air systems, roof top HVAC, low- and high-pressure steam systems, ammonia refrigeration systems, fire system, plant heating and air conditioning systems and other mechanical systems across site
Operate facility ammonia refrigeration systems and steam systems
Read, interpret and apply sketches, prints, and operating instructions
Monitor heating and cooling systems via Control Room SCADA system
Complete building rounds multiple times per shift
Work in extreme temperatures (freezer environment and boiler room)
Adjust work schedule to accommodate 24x7 operation; includes holidays
Use hand and power tools and other instruments applicable to the trade
Fabricate parts to perform maintenance repairs
Perform basic diagnostic analysis of electrical circuits on all systems assigned to the position
Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions
Must become a member of the facility’s Emergency Response Team
Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO), Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO), and Process Safety Management Total Curriculum Signoff training are provided after the start of employment
All other duties assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Flexibility to work first, second, or third shifts, weekends, and holidays
Strong understanding of refrigeration, steam generation, compressed air, and HVAC fields
Physically capable of wearing a gas mask and self-contained breathing apparatus
Capable of lifting (100 lbs.), climbing, and other physical demands
CFC Certification - Type I & Type II: as defined by EPA
Third Class Stationary Engineer-Steam; R-4 Refrigeration Operator: As defined by the City of Rochester, NY
Steam/Refrigeration License
Preferred
CFC Certification - Type I & Type II: as defined by EPA
Third Class Stationary Engineer-Steam; R-4 Refrigeration Operator: As defined by the City of Rochester, NY
Steam/Refrigeration License
Benefits
Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental benefits
Company match 401(k) Plan
Company-paid Short Term Disability benefits.
Company-provided uniforms
Work boots, annually.
Company-provided tool allowance of $500, annually.
On an annual basis, we also offer the opportunity to attend a job-related Training Seminar with an industrial-recognized affiliate RETA or IIAR
Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Company
Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz is a multinational food and beverage company offering a diverse range of condiments, sauces, snacks, cheese, and frozen foods.
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Funding
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$20M2019-06-10Post Ipo Equity· $20M
2015-07-06IPO
2015-03-25Acquired
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