Refrigeration Technician

WAWONA FROZEN FOODS

ABOUT THIS COMPANY

We pride ourselves on being family-owned and operated and treating our employees like family. Working at a company where safety and quality are top priorities. Every day, Wawona Frozen Foods' commitment to excellence justifies its reputation for delivering superior quality, value, and service. Wawona's state-of-the-art production methods and facilities ensure consistent high-quality products - all while maintaining the highest food safety standards as required by the USDA and state regulators.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Technician for refrigeration department with ability to handle most of the needs required for the department's equipment. Works in close communication with department lead or supervisor to ensure that the daily, weekly and monthly goals are met. Monitors systems to ensure proper operation and ensures that countermeasures are followed or developed to avoid any crises that can be derived. Communicates and asks help to perform tasks critical to the system.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Active participation in Wawona Frozen Foods safety program to maintain a healthy and injury-free environment.
• Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Follow all GMP, HAACP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures.
• Performs work in accordance with all quality systems requirements included in SQF policies and procedures, including Food Safety, Food Defense, HACCP, and GMP's as well as meets all company corporate requirements related to quality and food safety programs. Employee is responsible and encouraged to report Food Safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action. Empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work.
• Intermediate ability to perform Total Productive Maintenance in any equipment that include but are not limited to repair or replacement of : Bearings, Bushings, Shafts, Gear Boxes, Greasing, Lubing, etc.
• Entry-level knowledge and ability to perform and understand electrical work.
• Ability to read schematics or other engineering drawings.
• Intermediate ability to assess issues, troubleshoot and develop proper counter measures.
• Inspects systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Work as a team within department and with other departments.
• Active Member of our HAZMAT team.

REQUIREMENTS

LOCATION & SHIFT INFO

BENEFITS

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY

PHYSICAL AND / OR MENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to :

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically be in the U.S.

Wawona Frozen Foods is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTICE TO RECRUITERS, EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, AND / OR VENDORS

Please note that Wawona Frozen Foods does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or vendors. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Wawona Frozen Foods will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without Wawona Frozen Foods' authorization, Wawona Frozen Foods is without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Wawona Frozen Foods. Verbal commitments from any Wawona Frozen Food employees will not be considered binding terms. This applies to all Wawona Frozen Foods locations and offices. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiters and vendors to know this policy.