Job Summary:

Troubleshoots and maintains ammonia freezing & cooling systems in Midlothian.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Maintains ammonia freezing & cooling systems ensuring the cleanliness and safety compliance of the ammonia refrigeration equipment, performing proactive maintenance, working closely with Lead mechanic, and keeping supervisors informed of system issues.
• Must be able to use a respirator, work in low temperature environments while troubleshooting and repairing freezer equipment.
• Proactively seeks methods of improving systems by communicating with other system technicians within and outside the company.
• Complete PSM, RMP, and CalARP programs required documentation.
• Works with management to ensure effective organizational design and that roles are correctly organized, defined, documented and communicated to all employees.
• Ensures effective safety procedures, tools and record keeping are managed through site leadership.
• Adheres to company GMP's (good manufacturing practices), safety procedures and all other quality processes.
• Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
• Position will support Boiler, Air Compressor, Water treating systems, and all Utilities systems within facilities.
• Wastewater treatment backup as needed.
• All other, duties as assigned.

Key Accountabilities:

Safety:

*Adheres to all plant safety rules

*Reports all near misses and accidents to the production supervisor and or HR representative

*Serves an active role the plant safety programs, by participating in monthly safety inspections and reporting any potential safety hazards to the safety committee or Management

Quality:

*Adheres to all Quality Assurance System guidelines

*Follows SOP's and SSOP's (standard operating procedures and sanitation standard operating procedures) when making processing adjustments, to ensure the manufacturing of high-quality liquid-based products.

*Responsible for compliance with GMP's, HACCP and SQF programs

*Identifies all critical control points (CCP) understanding their functions it relates to the process.

*Accurately prepares and maintains processing area documentation. Writing legibly and completely filling out all documents. Operators name must be signed on each document used.

Maintenance:

*When Maintenance is occurring in your work area, it is the expectation to assist the Maintenance Technicians in any capacity needed to expedite the repair process.

*When equipment is in a state of disrepair these items must be reported ASAP to avoid break downs.

Housekeeping:

*Maintain a clean and organized work area

*Assists all areas of the plant with general housekeeping

*Cooperates with other shifts and the management team in housekeeping endeavors

Communications:

*As a member of the Production team, ensures effective shift communication and teamwork with other operators occurs each scheduled shift.

*Maintains effective communication with members of the support group.

*When utilizing the Handheld radios employees are expected to be professional and respectful when communicating.

Teamwork and Training:

*Promotes and contributes to the development of a strong team.

*Works well among co-workers as a team.

*Assist in coaching and training employees as requested by the management team.

Personal Development:

*Continuously improve your knowledge of the Aseptic Filling process.

*Become familiar with SunOpta 360.

*Completes and adheres to the Annual Alchemy Schedule.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of related experience and/or training.
• Experience with industrial anhydrous ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Experience with Pump downs, line-break troubleshooting.
• RETA CIRO certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electrical background with three-phase circuits and motor controls.
• Food manufacturing and/or manufacturing environment experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Candidate must possess a strong working knowledge of ammonia freezing & cooling systems.
• Knowledge of PSM/RMP/CalARP Level 3 Regulatory Programs.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices is beneficial.
• Outstanding verbal, written, multi-tasking and presentation skills.
• Must have a working knowledge of CMMS programs, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint software, and be proficient with MS Excel software.
• Experience with Ceridian is beneficial.

Additional Considerations:

• This position is at the SunOpta Plant in Midlothian, TX.
• This role is a day shift position on a 2-2-3 pattern, 6 am to 6:30 pm. Some flexibility may be needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.