Refrigeration Technician

Refrigeration Technician, 2nd Shift

Title: Refrigeration Technician, 2nd Shift

City, State: Irving, TX, Texas (US-TX)

Reports to: Utilities Supervisor

Department: Irving - 2nd Shift Maintenance West

Classification: Nonexempt

Position: Refrigeration Specialist I

Compensation: Hourly Non-exempt

Benefits Offered: Health, Dental, Life Ins., 401(K) with a company match, Voluntary Benefits include (Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, Vision, Supplemental Life), Paid Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, Annual Bonus, and more.

Employment Type: Full-time

Qualifications: Display positive attitude and teamwork skills. Must complete a pre-employment physical and drug test. Must pass pulmonary fitness test. Must complete power jack/forklift training course, Lock Out/Tag Out and Hazard Communication training courses. Must be able and available to work overtime as required.

Job Summary: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as production demands may require:

Essential Functions:

• Must obey all safety, USDA, HACCP, and the Company rules and regulations.
• Must know shop mathematics, able to interpret drawings, and be able to use tools required.
• Working knowledge of refrigeration Mechanically inclined with ability to utilize hand tools and testing equipment
• Observe and record temperatures and pressures as required
• Observe air compressors and dryers
• Maintain hot water system
• Variety of pipefitting and plumbing, work with PVC, galvanized, black and stainless pipe up to 4" dia.
• Keep compressor rooms and related areas cleaned
• Physical requirements must be able to lift 50-70 lbs. on a consistent basis.
• Must have good communication skills (both written and oral).
• Must be able to work weekends and overtime.

Communicating with management when there are concerns with the following:

• Production
• Safety
• Employee Relations

Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by customer or client. Also, perform other related duties as required by management.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum of 6 months work related experience.

Other Requirements: No other requirements.

Working Conditions: High noise, varied temperatures (warm to cold), slippery floors, moving equipment and dust may be present. Job requires frequent bending, lifting and twisting, climbing, working in tight places, etc. Employees will wear personal protective equipment as necessary or required.

About Brakebush Brothers Irving in Irving, TX: As a family owned company, Brakebush celebrated their 90th Anniversary in 2015. Throughout the years, with the help of a dedicated, experienced workforce, Brakebush has kept the same ideals that our founders started - providing the highest quality products to meet the needs of restaurant operators, schools, healthcare facilities, convenience stores and everyone who wants to serve their customers great tasting chicken.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required. Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas. Brakebush is committed to adhering to compliance and applicable pay transparency laws in all states where we operate and any other states where we have a legal obligation.