Refrigeration Technician - 3rd Shift

Recipe for Success

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated foods for the supermarket and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at picnics, BBQs, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main Street Bistro, Don Pancho, and more. Reser’s operates facilities in the US, Mexico and actively supports the communities it serves.

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser’s offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever-changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees what to build a lasting career.

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Reser’s Fine Foods – Job Description

Title: Refrigeration Technician 1

Location: Production

Reports to: Maintenance Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Refrigeration Technician 1 is responsible for recording daily readings for the ammonia, and in some cases boiler, and sir systems. This role will also perform assigned PM’s associated with said systems.

Essential Position Functions: 

1. Daily readings for the ammonia, and in some cases boiler, and air systems.

2. Complete assigned PM’s in a timely manner.

3. Periodic use and maintenance of fitted full face respirator.

4. Assist Ammonia Technicians with periodic projects.

5. Regular attendance and punctuality are required due to working within small department, as people, items, and equipment at our facilities depend on us.

6. All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• 0-2 years of mechanical experience.

• Required to be able to pass and maintain annual medical and pulmonary fit tests for respirator use.

• The Refrigeration Technician 1 should be in training for at least one year before becoming eligible to progress to a Refrigeration Technician 2.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Refrigerated food manufacturing plants.

• Use of technology such as computers, mobile devices, etc. preferred.

• Must be able to perform physical tasks such as climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, and moving around the systems.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: 

• The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from -20°F to 110°F.

• Repetitive pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending and lifting objects in excess of 80 lbs.

• Requires walking or standing for long periods of time, ascending and descending stairs and ladders.

• Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.

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