Boiler & Refrigeration Operator at McCain Foods Limited, Burley, ID
Position Title: Boiler & Refrigeration Operator
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Burley
Requisition ID: 32881
Position Title: Boiler and RefrigerationOperator
Position Type: Manufacturing/ Food Production
Position Location: Burley
Wages: $26.88 - $29.19/hour DOE
About McCain: McCain Foods is proud to be a family and values-driven company. Our values are integral to our culture, helping to shape how we operate, how we work together and the choices we make. They are a big part of what makes us unique. McCain Foods opened their first production facility in their hometown of Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada. McCain Foods quickly established itself within the Canadian marketplace and then began a journey to become the world's largest manufacturer of frozen French fries and potato specialties.
McCain products can be found in thousands of restaurants and supermarket freezers around the world. In addition to fries, McCain also produces other foods, including appetizers, oven meals, vegetables and juice for both the retail and foodservice industries.
Why You Should Join Our Team:
McCain offers full benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. In addition, we offer other benefits including:
401k
HSA
Adoption Assistance
Infertility Assistance
Education Reimbursement Assistance
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
McCain Food’s facility in Burley, Idaho is a large-scale food processing plant, employing approximately 700 employees. This site specializes in the production frozen potato products.
SUMMARY
Responsibilities include operation, repair, and basic troubleshooting of Boiler Room and Refrigeration Systems, performing daily PM and repair procedures of boilers and refrigeration equipment and assisting with installation of equipment as needed. Operator responsibilities also include the use of P& ID’s, OEM manuals, log entries, and work documentation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Promotes and adheres to company safety work rules and regulations.
- Performs PM and basic maintenance work as needed or directed by the B&R Supervisor or Lead Person to repair and adjust B&R equipment.
- Assists with installation and capable to operate all machines and equipment such as fans, motors, associated piping and related B&R equipment and components.
- Diagnosis of malfunctioning apparatus such as boiler systems, pumps, motors, and shaft bearings and replacement of damaged or broken components.
- Uses technical tools and instruments to operate, repair, and adjust the boiler, and ammonia refrigeration.
- Serves as a Team Player assisting other personnel to carry out their duties.
- Participates in training for the department.
- Assists with workload while carrying out instructions with replacement of faulty mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components of machines and equipment related to this position.
- Understands testing procedures on boilers, water softeners, RO unit, condensers, refrigeration and ensures proper reports and records are developed.
- Works in a safe manner and utilizes personal protective equipment and observes safety policies such as Lock Out/Tag Out procedures to insure personal safety.
- Documents work and PM, generates work orders in the computerized maintenance system (CMMS) detailing the events of the day and logging information about machine condition.
- Operates and maintains required license for forklift and scissor-lift.
- Owns proper tools for the job as specified by the company.
- Communicates problems or changes in department to supervisor and appropriate personnel.
- Attends and participates in all annual, departmental, and job specific required training and monthly informational meetings.
- Understands and adheres to the concepts and techniques of the quality process in order to ensure a quality operation.
- Instructs others to keep areas clean and orderly in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
- Builds and promotes a strong “Teamwork” environment in each individual work group, the Facility, and the Company.
- Other job duties as assigned.
REPRESENTATION
Must adhere to the McCain Code of Conduct.
SCOPE OF AUTHORITY
Responsibility to monitor work areas, watch for suspicious behavior and report any concerns regarding unidentified visitors and/or unauthorized personnel.
Authority to question and take appropriate measures regarding the safety of themselves, other employees, products, and equipment.
Responsibility of maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the food processing facility, especially where any raw or finished product is produced.
Authority to report and/or eliminate hazards to the safety of the food that is produced in the facility.
REQUIRED TRAINING
- McCain Safety Policy/Accident Reporting
- Annual HACCP Training/GMP’s Training
- Annual Harassment Free Workplace Training
- Plant Emergency Evacuation Training/Emergency Response
- Right-To-Know
- Lockout-Tag out
- Fall Protection/PPE’s
- Confined Space
- Hot Work
- Ladder Safety
- Blood-borne Pathogens
- Key-Element Training
- Emergency Notification Procedures
- MCE Training
- BOS – Behavioral Observation Safety
- Other Training as Required
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of steam and ammonia systems. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Previous boiler and ammonia refrigeration experience helpful. Must provide documentation of any experience in related field. Must pass ammonia and refrigeration job skills test. Knowledge of Boiler and Refrigeration air systems is preferred. Entry level Operator Grade 13. Mid-level Operator must be able to operate one plant independently, Grade 14. Senior Operator must be able to operate both plants independently, Grade 15.
COMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals to select appropriate information, identify basic concepts, relevant details, facts, and specifications to follow instructions. Ability to write information-recording data accurately and completely on forms/surveys/computer text entries and prepare messages or simple documents. Ability to speak effectively to express appropriate verbal/nonverbal messages, explain concepts, and actively participate in discussion.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Understand and work with fractions and decimals to make settings, select machine drive components and correctly size tools. Ability to apply math concepts to basic fabrication tasks, record numerical data, obtains data, perform measurements, and interpret numerical data.
REQUIREMENTS
- Valid McCain Foods Forklift Operator’s License (Within 30 days)
- Must have supply of LOTO locks and tags
- Must be HAZMAT certified within 360 days
- Must be able to be certified in CPR and First Aid
- Must be willing to work towards RETA certification within a reasonable time.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Mechanical aptitude
- Must be able to pass suitable testing for PSM requirements
- Must be able to pass Ammonia and Refrigeration test
- Must be able to pass a lung capacity test
- Familiar with use of hand tools
- Machine Shop Knowledge of Drill Press
- Effective Verbal and Written Communication Skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Constant: use and movement of hands and standing on regularly scheduled shift.
Frequently: Bending, walking, grasping of hands, and reaching for up to 3 -6 hours daily.
Occasionally: Bending at the waist, squatting, kneeling, and twisting at the neck and waist, pushing and pulling for up to 3 hours a day.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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Job Family: Manufacturing
Division: NA Potato Manufacturing
Department: Manufacturing Maintenance
Location(s): US - United States of America : Idaho : Burley
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.