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Watershed Foods of Gridley, IL is seeking a Refrigeration Maintenance Technician for 3rd Shift and will provide a **$5,000 sign-on bonus*** to the individual who fills the position who applies directly to our company. Refrigeration Technicians will report to the Refrigeration Manager. Our Refrigeration Maintenance Technicians will serve as the designated and trained Operators for our ammonia refrigeration system and will make minor repairs and upgrades as directed. In addition to focusing on the refrigeration system for our processes, the Refrigeration Maintenance Technicians will serve a supporting role for the remaining members of the Maintenance Department by helping to maintain the facility and equipment in order to meet the Production schedule. These staff members will be required to promote teamwork and efficiency while role modeling high standards that reflect our developing Safety Culture.

Standard 3rd Shift: Starting work week Monday night 11:00p.m. - 7:30a.m. (Monday through Friday)

Refrigeration Maintenance Technicians will be asked to share coverage on occasional Saturdays. The On-Call Schedule rotation will be fully explained during the last stage of the interview process during the on-site interview. While these situation are somewhat rare, all members of the Maintenance Department may be asked to flex their schedule as urgent priorities arise. These include special shutdowns, major installations, state/federal inspections, weather and power emergencies, or system failures.

We are establishing Watershed position levels to match levels of competency. Pay will be commensurate with experience in the field and demonstrated skills. These are hourly, non-exempt positions which are eligible for overtime. Any hours worked on either 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift will receive an additional 55¢ shift differential per hour.

Watershed Foods is a world-class supplier of freeze-dried ingredients to companies throughout the world. Our unique processes coupled with our ability to provide high-quality freeze-dried products and innovative solutions have made us leaders in the food snack industry. We are approximately 30 miles away from Bloomington/Normal, one of the fastest growing communities in Illinois with numerous cultural, sports, and arts events throughout the year. The majority of our current skus/products are focused on the toddler snack arena, but we are exploring the various ways in which we anticipate growing in the next few years.

Our Vision:

Strategically providing innovative food solutions, world class customer service, and employee development while honoring God.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Follow Watershed Foods sanitation, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP procedures, Food Safety policies and Occupational Safety Policies. Support all Watershed Foods Food Safety initiatives. Address Food Safety, Quality and Occupational Safety concerns with Operations, Quality and Maintenance Team members and contractors.
• Serve as one of the designated Operators for Ammonia Refrigeration System and make minor repairs and upgrades as directed.
• Effectively and efficiently troubleshoot, correct, and repair electrical equipment as needed.
• Complete non-electrical maintenance tasks.
• Direct and work with contractors to complete project and maintenance tasks.
• Make process improvement proposals to minimize down time.
• Conduct root cause analysis to eliminate repeat problems.
• Maintain a clean work area and maintain thorough records.
• Be available for call-in situations.
• Willing to come in early and work over to complete critical assignments.
• Be the single point of accountability for multiple key plant systems.

Skills and Experience REQUIRED:

• Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Willingness to participate and contribute to audits within the program and with Government agencies.
• Knowledge of electricity and electronic principles.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience with Motor controls, VFDs (variable frequency drive).
• Understanding of electrical schematics.
• Must have basic pipe fitting abilities.
• Ability to read and understand Piping and Instrumentation diagrams,
• Willing to work at heights or within confined spaces,
• Must be able to pass a pulmonary physical and a fit test.
• Team-oriented personality.
• Strong hunger to learn and teach others.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Well-developed sense of personal initiative and decision making.
• Meet expectations of lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying necessary for the job.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a high-stress situations,
• Effective communication skills in reading, writing, and speaking.
• Commitment to role modeling safe work practices.

Skills and Experience STRONGLY PREFERRED:

• RETA Certifications in Ammonia Refrigeration. (CIRO,CARO)
• Previous experience with Commercial/Industrial refrigeration. (Ammonia Preferred)
• Hazmat training.
• Basic Knowledge of PSM and recordkeeping.
• Ability to maintain and update electronic records (Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of single-stage and two-stage pump recirculated systems

Benefits:

• ***Sign-on bonus of $5,000 (to be paid to the new employee on that individual's first pay date after employment begins)***
• Immediate eligibility to the company 401k plan (100% match for first 3% contribution, 50% for next 2% contribution; Employee receives maximum match of 4% after contribution of 5% of more of salary)
• Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance; Basic Life insurance, Basic AD&D insurance, and short-term disability are immediately provided by the company.
• Eligibility for long-term disability after one year
• Immediately begin earning vacation and sick/personal time

If you are interested in this position, please immediately submit your resume through the application/submission system to be considered. We aim to fill this position as soon as possible. The company will contact you quickly if we are interested in starting the interview steps with you, and we will be asking you about your shift preferences and availability. Thank you for considering Watershed Foods.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gridley, IL 61744: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• HVAC: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• EPA Type II (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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