Industrial Refrigeration Technician

  • All Posting Locations: Avon, NY, US
  • Job Functions: Manufacturing
  • Date Published: December 13, 2024
  • Ref#: R-85481

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About the Role

Job Description

Utilities Technician

(Stationary Engineer/HVAC Mechanic/ Ammonia Refrigeration Technician)

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Utilities Technician to work at our processing facility in Avon, NY.  Ideal candidates must be safety and quality-orientated and be willing to work in a team-orientated, fast-paced work environment. Under the direction of the Facility Maintenance and Engineering Manager, the Ammonia Refrigeration Technician is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the plant ammonia/refrigeration, compressed air, process steam, steam plant heating, steam condensate, hot/cold water, HVAC, fire protection.

Minimum Qualifications:

·This job requires flexibility to work first, second, or third shifts, weekends, and holidays.

·Must have a working knowledge of refrigeration, steam generation, compressed air, and HVAC fields.

·Must be physically capable of wearing a gas mask and self-contained breathing apparatus.

·Must be capable of completing all lifting (100 lbs.), climbing, and other physical demands.

·CFC Certification – Type I & Type II: (Minimum) as defined by EPA.

·Steam/Refrigeration License preferred.

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

Why work for us?

At Kraft Heinz, we dream of becoming the best food company in the world, growing a better world. To accomplish our mission, we seek the best people, we support them in their career path to become the best. If you have a sincere passion for what you do, this is the place for you! Here are just a few great reasons to work for us:

  • Compensation $32.68-37.12 an hour (depending on experience and certifications), PLUS:
    • A $1.25 shift differential for those who are working on the second shift.
    • A $2.50 shift differential for those who work on the third shift.
  • We invest in our Utilities employees to be the best in the industry. We do so by compensating them for the cost of obtaining the City of Rochester Steam Licenses S-1, S-2, and S-3 and the Refrigeration Licenses R-2,R-3, and R-4.
  • On an annual basis, we also offer the opportunity to attend a job-related Training Seminar with an industrial-recognized affiliate RETA or IIAR

Additional benefits:

  • Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental benefits
  • Company match 401(k) Plan
  • Company-paid Short Term Disability benefits.
  • Company-provided uniforms and work boots.
  • Company-provided tool allowance

Work Schedule:

Monday-Sunday (3 Shift 24 Hour Operation, variable based on business needs and assigned work)

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Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

  • Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

  • Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training

  • Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

  • Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Avon Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.

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