Boiler/Refrigeration Operator U1

Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred) 

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.  

• Lock-out/Tag-out certification is required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.  

Skills and Experience:  

• Experience performing maintenance in a manufacturing environment, specifically food processing highly preferred. 

• Required to pass a pulmonary/fit test yearly (due to the use of SCBA). 

• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral. (Requirement may vary by location).  

• Must be able to be qualified within time frames established by facility.  

• Ability to perform basic math functions, required.  

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer operation knowledge, data entry skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs 

• Applicability of job levels varies by location and is determined by the plant skills matrix.  

Physical Environment/Demands: 

• Must be able to pass respirator fit test and Pulmonary Fitness Test (PFT) 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.   

• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature 

• Exposure to manufacturing environments to include:  loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies   

• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.   

• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.   

• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties.  Ability to operate work related equipment 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation 

• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis