Title: Refrigeration Technician-2nd/3rd, 2nd Shift Req ID: 5503
City, State: Grand Prairie, TX, Texas (US-TX)
Reports to: Utilities Supervisor
Department: Shipping Irving
Classification: Nonexempt
Position: Refrigeration Specialist V
Compensation: Hourly Non-exempt (wage may vary from $31.32 - $44.42 depending on qualifications and experience)
Sign-on Bonus Available $1,500
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Utilities Manager
Benefits Offered: Health, Dental, Life Ins., 401(K) with a company match, Voluntary Benefits include (Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, Vision, Supplemental Life), Paid Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, Annual Bonus, and more.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
Must obey all safety, USDA, HACCP, and the Company rules and regulations.
Must know shop mathematics, able to interpret drawings, and be able to use tools required.
Read all schematics.
Maintain entire ammonia system including valve gangs, evaporators, vessels, compressors, etc.
Observe and record temperatures and pressures as required
Observe and maintain air compressors and dryers.
Maintain water systems including pumps and softeners
Maintain quick water system
Variety of pipefitting and plumbing, work with PVC, galvanized, black and stainless pipe up to 4” dia.
Perform HAZMAT duties as required.
Keep compressor rooms and related areas cleaned.
Must be proficient in the following areas including use of related tools and equipment:
Proficient on PSM program
Physical requirements must be able to lift 50-70 lbs. on a consistent basis.
Must have good communication skills (both written and oral).
Communicating with management when there are concerns with the following: Production Safety Employee Relations
Experience and Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 1 year work related experience.
- Display positive attitude and teamwork skills.
- Must be able to stand and walk up to 12 hours per day. Must be available to work weekends and overtime.
- Ability to frequently bend, twist and lift 50-70 lbs.
- Must complete a pre-employment physical and drug test. Must pass pulmonary fitness test.
- Must complete power jack/forklift training course, Lock Out/Tag Out and Hazard Communication training courses.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Working Conditions: High noise, varied temperatures (warm to cold), slippery floors, moving equipment and dust may be present. Job requires frequent bending, lifting and twisting, climbing, working in tight places, etc. Employees will wear personal protective equipment as necessary or required.
About Brakebush Brothers Irving in Irving, TX: As a family owned company, Brakebush celebrated their 90th Anniversary in 2015. Throughout the years, with the help of a dedicated, experienced workforce, Brakebush has kept the same ideals that our founders started - providing the highest quality products to meet the needs of restaurant operators, schools, healthcare facilities, convenience stores and everyone who wants to serve their customers great tasting chicken.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.
Brakebush Brothers, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in our hiring, training, or promotion policies. We will not discriminate against job applicants or employees for reasons of race, religion, color, sex, handicap, age, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law. Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.
