Reefer Technician - Earn $43/Hour - $2.5k Sign-On + Great Benefits - Sysco

Sysco is Now Hiring Reefer Technicians in Des Plaines, IL

Earn $43 per Hour* Plus a $600 Annual Boot & Tool Allowance

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus* - Outstanding Benefits

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Want a Career With Sysco? Get started:

• STEP ONE: Request info by submitting this form


• STEP TWO: Complete the Sysco Workday application (provided upon completion of STEP ONE and takes 10-15 min)


• STEP THREE: Connect with a Sysco talent specialist to discuss the available role (we'll contact you at the number provided)

Benefits:

• Earn $43 per hour*


• Shift: Day shift


• $600.00 Annual boot and tool allowance


• Outstanding benefits


• Excellent full time career with a stable and growing company


• Move your Career FORWARD with SYSCO FOODS!

(*Based on experience)

Want a Career With Sysco? Apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance of refrigeration storage equipment ranging from 50 HP to 3,000 HP


• Use working knowledge of screw and reciprocal compressors, electrical troubleshooting all common types of ammonia central systems, & control/alarm systems to perform inspections and preventative maintenance as required


• Knowledge of controls and electric (high and low voltage)


• Knowledge of PC – PLC based master refrigeration control systems


• Maintains the freezer and cooler ammonia system through scheduled preventative maintenance activities


• Oversee and manage Refrigeration, Electrical, and HVAC systems


• Conducts audits ensuring all required inspections and documentation are completed accurately (including but not limited to food safety documentation, ePSM, PSM, etc.)


• Checking condition of freezer and cooler curtains.


• Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of changes within the facility maintenance dept.


• Works requires exposure to extreme cold and heat and working around ammonia, noise, dirt, dust, paint, grease and high voltage wires.


• Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures and governing requirements


• Participate in departmental on-call program, as designated


• Available to travel on short notice


• Ability to work unsupervised or with limited instruction


• Maintain and manage truck inventory and / or job tool boxes in an accurate, neat and orderly manner as well as adhere to vehicle maintenance program guidelines


• Utilize computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) on a daily basis to order necessary parts, devices, etc. to properly repair or complete assigned work orders, following department procedures


• Maintain all tools and equipment in clean, safe, working order


• Maintain adequate inventory of related parts to perform assigned duties


• Maintain technical skills and required certifications to perform job duties


• Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment required by the job


• Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety


• Champion overall safety in the department


• Comply with OSHA, and other local, state and federal regulations


• Cooperate and collaborate with Organization's leadership to champion and meet the strategic goals of the Organization's system


• Adhere to Organization and the Facilities Department policies and procedures including appropriate attire, grooming and attendance


• Serve on departmental and/or organizational committees or focus groups as requested and needed


• Interact effectively, build relationships, and demonstrate a high level of cooperation

Qualifications:

• Preferred Education
  
  
  
  • High school diploma or GED
  
  
  • HVAC / R tech school preferred
  
  
  
  


• Preferred Experience
  
  
  
  • Four to six years of industrial HVAC / R experience
  
  
  • Two years' experience with anhydrous ammonia (R717) (HIGHLY preferred)
  
  
  
  


• Preferred Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
  
  
  
  • Must possess a valid state Driver's License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting Company standards. Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program
  
  
  • HAZWOPER 24 hrs Training required. Incident Command System trained
  
  
  • Respirator Fit Test & Physical (Annually)
  
  
  • Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months
  
  
  • Universal EPA certification
  
  
  • RETA Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) certification
  
  
  • Obtain RETA Certified Refrigeration Energy Specialist (CRES) certification within 6 months of employment
  
  
  
  

Sysco is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

*The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine the rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience, and other individualized factors