What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jennie-O Turkey Store - 3rd Associate Refrigeration Technician, Pelican Rapids, MN (2025) position at Jennie-O Turkey Store?
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Job Description:
The primary role of the Associate Refrigeration Technician is to provide safe, efficient operation and maintenance of all equipment. This includes, but not limited to, ammonia equipment, high pressure boiler systems, compressed air equipment, HVAC equipment, etc. Provide support to the maintenance department and other departments on projects and daily activities.
The primary role of the Associate Refrigeration Technician is to provide safe, efficient operation and maintenance of all equipment. This includes, but not limited to, ammonia equipment, high pressure boiler systems, compressed air equipment, HVAC equipment, etc. Provide support to the maintenance department and other departments on projects and daily activities.
Job Responsibilities:
Perform basic preventative maintenance work such as greasing, oiling, minor troubleshooting and repair.
Perform basic equipment and facility maintenance as well as preventative maintenance as assigned.
Identify basic machine parts and maintenance supplies.
Practice of good housekeeping and sanitary practices as outline by company policies.
Work with Team Members and follow instructions.
Assist other maintenance Team Members and perform other duties as assigned.
Ability to work 8-10 hours per shift and weekends as scheduled.
Minimum Qualifications:
Good communication skills.
Strong reading and writing skills.
General knowledge of tools and their uses in routine work.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Able to work well with other Team Members or independent.
Good attendance.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to work in cold, wet, humid environment, work in heights and confined spaces.
Perform basic preventative maintenance work such as greasing, oiling, minor troubleshooting and repair.
Perform basic equipment and facility maintenance as well as preventative maintenance as assigned.
Identify basic machine parts and maintenance supplies.
Practice of good housekeeping and sanitary practices as outline by company policies.
Work with Team Members and follow instructions.
Assist other maintenance Team Members and perform other duties as assigned.
Ability to work 8-10 hours per shift and weekends as scheduled.
Minimum Qualifications:
Good communication skills.
Strong reading and writing skills.
General knowledge of tools and their uses in routine work.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Able to work well with other Team Members or independent.
Good attendance.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to work in cold, wet, humid environment, work in heights and confined spaces.
Preferred Qualifications:
State of Minnesota Special Engineer’s License preferred but will train and will be expected to test within six-months of hiring for Special Engineer.
Able to work towards license as Second-Class Engineer after the appropriate training period.
The knowledge of basic ammonia refrigeration preferred but will train.
Benefits:
Benefit package includes comprehensive health insurance plan, prescription drug plan, dental and vision plan, flex spending account, 401(k) with company matching, employee assistance and wellness plan, life insurance, personal leave, short-term disability, long-term disability, vacation and holiday pay, and educational assistance.
State of Minnesota Special Engineer’s License preferred but will train and will be expected to test within six-months of hiring for Special Engineer.
Able to work towards license as Second-Class Engineer after the appropriate training period.
The knowledge of basic ammonia refrigeration preferred but will train.
Benefits:
Benefit package includes comprehensive health insurance plan, prescription drug plan, dental and vision plan, flex spending account, 401(k) with company matching, employee assistance and wellness plan, life insurance, personal leave, short-term disability, long-term disability, vacation and holiday pay, and educational assistance.
Jennie-O Turkey Store is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
To save time applying, Jennie-O Turkey Store does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. A requirement of a position with Jennie-O Turkey Store is to be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
