POSITION SUMMARY:

The Boiler Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the plant boilers and refrigeration equipment. $31 per hour starting wage DOQ.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Performs all start up, shut down, operating procedures for safe and efficient operations of the plant boiler system.
• Operation of Ammonia Refrigeration system.
• Keeps accurate and neat logs on the plant boilers and refrigeration systems.
• Check compressor area for any problems and inform proper people of any problems.
• Maintains working knowledge and understanding of the plant boiler system and refrigeration equipment.
• Performs water treatment testing and adjustments to ensure proper water chemistry for boilers, condenser, and refrigeration systems. This includes working with water chemical suppliers on and implementing changes they propose.
• Responsible for safe operation, preventative maintenance and repairs of plant compressed air system, plant water and sewer system, water softening system and fire protection system.
• Performs preventive maintenance to assure optimum up-time operation with minimum adverse impact on production.
• Assures that the entire system is operated in a safe manner and that all components of the system are compliant with OSHA and other agencies.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained.
• Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent. •2 years ammonia refrigeration experience
• MN First Class “B” Boiler Operator license

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. •Excellent mathematic skills.
• Ability to operate the specific equipment and tools required to perform the essential functions of the job
• Skilled with computers and experience with spreadsheet and word-processing software, desirable.