Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 5 or more years of industrial refrigeration experience required.
- Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems required.
- Proven knowledge of refrigeration, high-pressure steam boilers, HVAC, controls, and the fundamentals of PSM/RMP required.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, maintenance manuals, procedures, repair documents, and other technical materials.
- Ability to update and maintain control system P&IDs, SOPs, and preventive maintenance work orders.
- Ability to lead and train other refrigeration technicians in good engineering practices and recognized industry standards.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change quickly.
- Willingness to work as part of a team.
- Regular and reliable attendance required.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Willingness to work occasional overtime, including weekends, as required.
- Ability to take initiative and proactively seek to resolve issues independently when discovered.
- Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions.
- Ability to comply with all safety rules and instructions.
- Ability to successfully complete Ammonia Technician Operator Level 1 and Level 2 training as required.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
- RETA CIRO certification.
- RETA CARO certification.
- Basic understanding of Lean principles.
- New team members must be able to pass a drug, alcohol and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.
- Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel
- Work is conducted primarily in a manufacturing and production environment. This role requires access to refrigeration equipment, mechanical areas, shop areas, production areas, and outdoor work areas. The team member must be able to tolerate varying heat, wet, and chill conditions within the plant and must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions. The role requires fine hand and finger dexterity and the ability to climb stairs, ladders, and platforms. The team member must be able to pass the required fitness test, wear a full-face respirator, and remain clean shaven with no more than 24 hours of facial hair growth. The team member must also be willing to participate on the PSM/safety committee and serve as part of the Hazmat team. Hearing and eye protective equipment are required in the production area. Hair and beard nets are required in the production area. Additional personal protective equipment may be required based on task, location, and safety requirements.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.
- Recruiter and Agency Disclaimer
- Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active, role-specific request from the Recruiting team will be considered the property of Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or candidate profile.
- All external recruiters and agency partners supporting Farmer Focus searches must comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including compensation transparency requirements and restrictions on seeking salary history where applicable.
About Farmer Focus
Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals.
Our culture is grounded in servant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality. At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.
Farmer Focus is committed to equal employment opportunities and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and free from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Or: EOE, including disability/vets
Farmer Focus is committed to the principles of equal employment and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is inclusive and equitable, free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based upon an individual's age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color,
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Farmer Focus is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
