NH3 Technician

Position Description and Purpose: 

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. 

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Job Description:

To maintain equipment and building with focus on food safety, quality, and productivity in assigned facility/department. With main focus on Ammonia Refrigeration System. The Maintenance Ammonia Tech must have a strong working relationship with all departments and communicate, in a clear and professional manner, any issues that may occur throughout the facility.

Key Essential Functions/Duties:

• Personal and co-worker safety as it pertains to Ammonia Refrigeration.
• Food Safety
• Enforce that all elements of food safety within the plant are being met
• Ensure that all tools and equipment used is accounted for when completing a task.
• Ensure that clothing worn does not become contaminated causing possible carrying of ingredients, especially allergens, to other areas.
• Ensure the cleaning and sanitizing of tools and equipment when tasks are completed.
• If any food safety issues are found, notify supervisor immediately.
• Knowledgeable of GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Procedures) and other legal requirements for the Ammonia Refrigeration Industry.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and emergency repairs on your line to ensure your equipment is in proper order.
• Assist production and sanitation with customer complaint issues.
• Assist parts room personnel to maintaining key equipment spare parts inventory.
• Must have a strong working relationship with production and sanitation.
• Knowledge of OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Association) standards. PSM / RMP.
• Ensure that the facility is ready for 3rd party or customer inspections.
• Other duties as identified or assigned Maintenance Ammonia Supervisor

Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of equipment and repair practices
• Desire/willingness to learn and advance skills in the field of ammonia
• Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Basic Operator Training Level 1.
• Working knowledge of PSM / RMP procedures and program.
• Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Basic Operator Training Level 2.

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.

AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.

We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.