What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ammonia Refrigeration Operator - Inexperienced position at Duckwall Fruit Company?
Duckwall Fruit is hiring for an Ammonia Refrigeration Operator with little to no experience.
At Duckwall Fruit, we go above and beyond to ensure a safe environment, not only for our employees, but for our community as well. We are looking to expand our Refrigeration team and are looking to hire an inexperienced Ammonia Refrigeration Operator who is a collaborative team player and is willing to take on challenges with a positive and calm demeaner.
The Ammonia Refrigeration Operator is responsible for operating ammonia gas cooling systems to refrigerating rooms to provide refrigeration for cold storage processes by performing the following duties.
1. Open valves on equipment such as compressors, pumps and condensers to prepare system for operation and start equipment and auxiliary machinery.
2. Observe temperature, pressure and ampere readings for system and equipment and adjusts controls or overrides automatic controls to obtain specified operation of equipment.
3. Record temperature, pressure, and other readings on log sheet at specified intervals.
4. Make periodic inspection of equipment and system to observe operating condition and need for repair or adjustment.
5. Repack pumps and compressors, cleans condensers, and replaces worn or defective parts.
6. Respond to alarms as required.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by the Refrigeration Supervisor.
General Requirements:
1. Person must be willing to work long and sometimes erratic hours during the season, including nights and weekends, to keep essential equipment in repair and operation.
2. Person must be willing to work under ambient cold storage conditions, i.e. temperatures as low as 25 degrees F.
3. Must be able to wear an OSHA approved respirator when required for the Emergency Response team.
4. RETA Certified preferred, but not required.
Compensation is dependent on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- On call
- Overtime
Work Location: In person