C.H. Guenther · 1 day ago
Ammonia Technician - Nights 5:00 p.m. - 5:15 a.m. $40.00/hr**
Boise, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$40/hr - $40/hr
5+ years expC.H. Guenther is a manufacturing facility producing quality food products, and they are seeking an Ammonia Technician to manage the operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration systems. The role involves troubleshooting, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations in the manufacturing process.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Maintaining and servicing ammonia refrigeration systems and related utility equipment as well as being able to maintain all necessary paperwork associated with the Process Safety Management program
Daily chemical testing of condenser cooling water and logging all test results, making adjustments required to maintain cooling water
Provides emergency unscheduled troubleshooting and repairs of production equipment during the manufacturing process, performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production and facility equipment
Performs ammonia systems established preventative maintenance and identifies new PM activities, as needed
Comply with plant regulatory programs such as PSM and Risk Management Program (RMP)
Performs mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and carpentry troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production line machines
Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Creates and modifies preventive maintenance procedures
Coordinates and expedites repair operations with production supervisors
Ensures that equipment is running at proper speeds to achieve throughput standards and quality
Manages daily work orders, completes required paperwork in a timely manner
Performs cleaning operations using detergent baths, degreasing, grit blasting, wire brushing, etc
Uses power hand tools daily in a safe manner
Performs equipment inspections, correcting any process or safety deviations
Writes reports as needed, including Daily Communication Report, sharing information that has occurred on their shift
Follows OSHA, AIB, SQF Standards. Recommends and implements improvements needed to comply with standards. Follows Company Handbook Standards and Rules
Report unsafe conditions and work-related accidents to Team Leader, Plant Manager, or Safety Manager immediately
Evaluating hazards, verification of measures and procedures that should be taken to achieve a safe work environment
Ensuring daily adherence to the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Regulations
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma, GED, or technical school education
Five years related experience in industrial manufacturing environment in a Maintenance Position, preferably in an automated food processing plant
RETA CARO certification required – Ammonia Operator I, II, III
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carryout instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to effectively train others
Must be able to read work documents in English
Good understanding of plant quality requirements
Good working knowledge of GMP's
Good attendance and work history
Strong team mentality
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible savings account
Health savings account
401K matching savings plan
Employee assistance program
Wellness programs
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan counseling
Employee referral program
Paid time off
And more!
Company
C.H. Guenther
San Antonio-headquartered C.H.
1001-5000 employees
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