Refrigeration Technician I (Nights)
 SunOpta | |
 United States, Texas, Midlothian | |
| 4126 Power Way (Show on map) | |
 Mar 12, 2026 | |
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Job Summary: Troubleshoots and maintains ammonia freezing & cooling systems in Midlothian SunOpta Plant. Essential Functions of the Job: *Maintains ammonia freezing & cooling systems ensuring the cleanliness and safety compliance of the ammonia refrigeration equipment, performing proactive maintenance, working closely with Lead mechanic, and keeping supervisors informed of system issues. *Must be able to use a respirator, work in low temperature environments while troubleshooting and repairing freezer equipment. *Proactively seeks methods of improving systems by communicating with other system technicians within and outside the company. *Complete PSM, RMP, and CalARP programs required documentation *Works with management to ensure effective organizational design and that roles are correctly organized, defined, documented and communicated to all employees. *Ensures effective safety procedures, tools and record keeping are managed through site leadership. *Adheres to company GMP's (good manufacturing practices), safety procedures and all other quality processes. *Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required. *Position will support Boiler, Air Compressor, Water treating systems, and all Utilities systems within facilities. *Wastewater treatment backup as needed. *All other, duties as assigned. Key Accountabilities: Safety: *Adheres to all plant safety rules *Reports all near misses and accidents to the production supervisor and or HR representative *Serves an active role the plant safety programs, by participating in monthly safety inspections and reporting any potential safety hazards to the safety committee or Management Quality: *Adheres to all Quality Assurance System guidelines *Follows SOP's and SSOP's (standard operating procedures and sanitation standard operating procedures) when making processing adjustments, to ensure the manufacturing of high-quality liquid-based products. *Responsible for compliance with GMP's, HACCP and SQF programs *Identifies all critical control points (CCP) understanding their functions it relates to the process. *Accurately prepares and maintains processing area documentation. Writing legibly and completely filling out all documents. Operators name must be signed on each document used. Maintenance: *When Maintenance is occurring in your work area, it is the expectation to assist the Maintenance Technicians in any capacity needed to expedite the repair process. *When equipment is in a state of disrepair these items must be reported ASAP to avoid break downs. Housekeeping: *Maintain a clean and organized work area *Assists all areas of the plant with general housekeeping *Cooperates with other shifts and the management team in housekeeping endeavors Communications: *As a member of the Production team, ensures effective shift communication and teamwork with other operators occurs each scheduled shift. *Maintains effective communication with members of the support group. *When utilizing the Handheld radios employees are expected to be professional and respectful when communicating. Teamwork and Training: *Promotes and contributes to the development of a strong team. *Works well among co-workers as a team. *Assist in coaching and training employees as requested by the management team. Personal Development: *Continuously improve your knowledge of the Aseptic Filling process. *Become familiar with SunOpta 360. *Completes and adheres to the Annual Alchemy Schedule. Supervisory Responsibilities:
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. | |