Refrigeration Technician

Location: Covington, MO

Pay Range: $35.50 Per Hour – Paid Bi-Weekly

Bonus eligible - $2.00 shift night differential

If you want to work for a global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023, come join Unilever Ice Cream! Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent as we build our diverse and inclusive culture. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

JOB PURPOSE:

Find your purpose at Unilever Ice Cream. Lead innovations that drive our business to win and grow. Learn from brilliant leaders and diverse colleagues in a global environment, becoming your best self.

Are you searching for a wonderful manufacturing opportunity? Then this role is tailored for you.

This position works independently to ensure timely, effective coverage of central engineering functions. The position also provides technical process support throughout the facilities and assists in maintenance personnel supervision. The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of plant personnel, including the mechanically challenged, is of significant importance within this position.

The Unilever Covington factory is a 24/7 high paced dynamic work environment. We achieve goals through collaborative cross functional teams in the safe and quality delivery of finished goods across the shift they are leading. Making brands such as Klondike, Popsicle, Breyers, and Good Humor ice cream.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach/train production employees in preventative maintenance functions and troubleshooting of machinery in order to reduce downtime and maximize efficiencies.
•  Operate and maintain all engine room and other equipment including ammonia refrigeration, boilers, pumps, compressors, condensers, and electrical systems. Help develop and follow established standard operating procedures for safety, health, environment, and production.
• Identify opportunities for productivity improvements.
• Troubleshoot PLC and electrical problems, making changes as needed.
• Provide ammonia engineering support.
• Complete and file all required logging for ammonia system, hot work, engine room and other
• records as required and complete engine room work orders, as necessary.
• Help coordinate weekend maintenance functions including manufacturing and utilities.
• Other activities as assigned

Overall Benefits & Perks (non-union) 

Medical, Dental, Vision effective immediately | 401K | Profit Sharing | Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement | Paid Leaves | Quarterly Bonus Payouts | Uniforms and PPE provided| Career Advancement Opportunities * 

Additional Perks for the “Covington ” location 

• Onsite Company store for product purchases 

• Company dinners and care packages periodically 
• Benefits are effective the first day of hire (if elected) 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. 
• Experience in Food Manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to pass provided maintenance exam.
• Certification in Ammonia related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience
• Ability to become HAZWOPER certified.
• Ability to work with and lead teams comprised of all personnel levels.
• Ammonia refrigeration experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of plant personnel.
• Experience in the maintenance of ammonia refrigeration system is required
• Read and understand instructions, procedures, and basic documentation
• Write simple reports and emails with correct grammar and formatting