Refrigeration Operator

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Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill's protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location : Lake Odessa, MI

Job Type : Full Time

Shift Available : 2nd

Compensation : $28.50-$41.00 / hr

Sign-On Bonus : $5,000

Relocation Bonus : $5,000

Benefits Information

$2 shift differential (2 : 00pm – 6 : 00am)

$3.00 / hr Weekly Perfect Attendance Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance

Health and Wellness Incentives

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) with Cargill matching contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

Maintain ammonia refrigeration system and training : Chemical testing and treatment of the evaporative condenser water

Perform daily monitoring of the system through walk arounds and trend graphs

Optimize ammonia operations through the use of the Logix system

Oversee of training for Maintenance techs to build and maintain operator levels

Writing and review of task procedures, PM's and SOP's for operation of equipment and system

Support in PSM compliance audits

Maintain Plant equipment and other work : Maintain PIT license

Display knowledge of the boiler system. Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical problems and provide follow-up

Work with supervisor / production to promote quality and yield improvements

Complete schedule daily work

Assist in wastewater operation when needed

Work on air compressor systems and HVAC equipment as needed

Complete necessary documentation related to completion of Work Orders and applicable PSM Elements

Any other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship

Must be able to work in the US without an humanitarian Parole status related to Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua or Venezuela which is subject to the Federal Register Notice of revocation by DHS on March 25, 2025

Must be 18 years or older

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Understanding of Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration systems

Have the Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Certification – Operator Level 1

Able to wear a full face breathing respirator mask

Willing to be a part of the Hazmat team

Have at least 3 years industrial maintenance experience

Have a strong electrical & mechanical aptitude

Ability to read & interpret blueprints or other forms of engineering drawings

Ability to read & interpret detail blueprints, P&IDs, single-lines, ladder logic and wiring schematics

Possess an extremely strong personal safety philosophy, able to follow all safety policies & procedures, seek out & correct unsafe conditions

Ability to understand and learn Evaporative Condenser water chemistry

Able to work weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Computer literacy and eagerness to learn SAP / PPE systems

Maintenance experience in a food processing environment

Understanding of waste water system

HVAC System Experience

Boiler Experience

Compressed Air Systems Operating Experience

Able to effectively use typical test and calibration equipment including , RTD calibrators, digital multi-meters, 4to 20 ma calibration unit, etc.

Ability to troubleshoot 480 VAC 3-phase motor controls , 120 VAC and 24VDC control circuits

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability / Vet

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