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Refrigeration Manager

Athens, GA

$90K - $121K/yr

Description Refrigeration Manager This position manages and coordinates the activities of the Refrigeration and Boiler Departments. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: * Schedules powerhouse and refrigeration ...

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Warehouse Refrigeration Mgr

Gainesville, FL

$22.75 - $31/hr

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$22.75 - $31/hr

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Warehouse Refrigeration Mgr

Gainesville, FL · On-site

$22.75 - $31/hr

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Refrigeration Manager

Refrigeration Manager

Pilgrim's

Athens, GA

$90K - $121K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Pilgrim's rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 127 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

316th of 397 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Description

Refrigeration Manager

This position manages and coordinates the activities of the Refrigeration and Boiler Departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Schedules powerhouse and refrigeration personnel to maintain the department for optimal facility operation.
  • Prepares and supervises preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to maintain all systems under the powerhouse and ammonia refrigeration departments.
  • Reviews utilities reports.
  • Addresses issues that arise which could adversely impact the operational performance of the facility.
  • Insures that all OSHA, PSM standards are maintained in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Trains personnel in proper operation of equipment and works toward RETA certification for all reports.
  • Manages and maintains the maintenance budget for refrigeration.
  • Ensures all systems are operated in compliance with OSHA, ASHRAE, and PSM policies and procedures.
  • Schedules work crews for 24 hour coverage.
  • Oversees all projects related to the plant ammonia system.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of technical school training or high school with comparable experience. BS/BA Degree in Applied Sciences such as Poultry Science, Animal Science or Biology preferred.

BASIC SKILLS:

  • Prefer a minimum of 5 - 10 years in ammonia refrigeration experience.
  • RETA certification a plus. 
  • Must have demonstrated ability to train and supervise subordinates. 
  • Must be able to work well with management personnel. 
  • Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).  SAP experience preferred.
  • Ability to adjust schedules at times to meet operational needs.  
Why Work for Pilgrim’s?  
  
  • Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; 
  • Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays; 
  • 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;  
  • Base Salary range of $90K - $121K +/- based on experience
  • Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
  • Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; 
  • Better Futures 
  
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.   
  
About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.  
  
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.   
  
Our core values are:  Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity   
EOE, including disability/vets 
Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.

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Pilgrim's is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It's our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.

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Animal farming

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Greeley, CO, US

Year founded

1946

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