Ammonia Mechanic - 3rd Shift

Ammonia Mechanic - 3rd Shift

Come check out Turkey Hill! We're a growing, nationwide company, born and raised in Southcentral Pennsylvania, that has been creating delicious ice cream and beverages since 1931. We opened in Searcy, Arkansas in 2020! We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and leadership development opportunities with career-growth potential – join our team today!

The Ammonia Mechanic makes an impact by:

• Maintaining and monitoring all equipment associated with the ammonia system including but not limited to freezing centers and ammonia cooling heat exchangers being used in accordance to all applicable SOPs related to sanitary condition, cleanliness, and equipment condition.
• Maintaining and monitoring all documentation associated with the ammonia refrigeration system including but not limited to process safety manuals, annual release reporting, and Tier reports.
• Monitoring facilities in environmentally conditioned areas and making required adjustments to refrigeration and air handling devices to maintain specifications for each area.
• Maintaining all equipment associated with the manufacture of frozen desserts including but not limited to freezing centers, fillers, tanks, pumps agitators, conveyors, and packaging equipment in accordance to all applicable SOPs related to sanitary condition, cleanliness, and equipment condition.
• Maintaining and managing all aspects of a robust cGMP compliant preventive maintenance program.
• Maintaining site facilities in accordance with corporate and cGMP requirements.
• Maintaining accurate site drawings as required by the quality system.
• Managing on-site contractors and vendors for facilities and maintenance functions.
• Participating in developing specifications related to new equipment design and purchase.
• Working closely with operations to develop and execute any required equipment Installation and Operational qualifications.
• Monitoring and controlling hazardous waste streams including waste stream development and waste disposition with outside contractors.
• Developing and managing an approved budget for the maintenance area.
• Maintaining the integrity of the quality system.
• Being engaged in the day-to-day running of the business by performing tasks beyond normal/baseline job responsibilities and participating in team or business improvement meetings and initiatives positioned toward improving business results.

You could be a great fit if you have these things:

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing plant or warehouse setting
• Completion of two-year program from a vocation / technical school
• Must have Ammonia Operator 1 Certification
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must work in a team environment
• Maintain adherence to work hours scheduled specifically starting, ending, lunch and break schedules
• Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and safety guidelines
• Be accountable to the Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• The employee is required to talk and/or hear in a manufacturing setting where noise levels are high (PPE required).
• The employee is required to wear mandated PPE based on assigned job area.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in a manufacturing environment for 8+ hours.
• The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairs, and where applicable and when necessary, to perform various job-related tasks.
• Must be able to position self to move, reach with arms/hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform various job-related tasks.
• The employee must be able to inspect all job-related equipment (office or floor) to ensure it is in good working condition prior to use. Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle (or feel) to operate various types of office equipment.
• Must be able to operate all job-related equipment (powered, hand or office) as required.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and adjust focus.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and/or push/pull 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Our associates enjoy these awesome benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription
• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match – immediately vested
• 6 paid major holidays
• Earn vacation and PTO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Company bonus plan
• Free ice cream and beverages!

This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the essential functions of this position. It is not intended as an employment contract.

This role is considered Safety Critical at Turkey Hill. In order to ensure safety for all of our associates, this role will have a zero tolerance policy when returning a positive drug screen, regardless of Medical Marijuana card holding status.