Master Level Refrigeration

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued TEAM Members will shine through in everything we do. Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms TEAM. We offer the experience of a large organization, but operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage TEAM Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Pay Rate: $35.15 per hour. 

• Maintain and operate two stage ammonia systems, boiler systems, air systems, main water systems and their subsidiary equipment in a safe, efficient, and competent manner.
• Responsible for managing all elements of PSM, RMP and CAA 608 programs, regulatory compliance, and the integrity of the industrial refrigerant systems, including ammonia and other cooling process systems for multiple facilities located at Foster Farms Turlock Complex located in Turlock, CA. 
• Conduct gap analysis, prepare documents pertaining to compliance with regulatory requirements, facilitate meetings, perform, and participate in MOC’s, PHA’s PSSR’s, PSM Audits, MI’s etc., Interface with engineering, plant management and maintenance and safety/risk management.
• Conduct training with Foster Farms personnel to ensure competency and that processes/protocols are followed.
• Ensure the continuous training and competency of all ammonia refrigeration technicians/engineers and other affected plant level personnel.
• Coordination with vendors/contractors
• Ensure compliance with Corporate Safety/Risk Management policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have a minimum Five (5) years on job experience in industrial refrigeration, preferably with two stage ammonia and glycol systems.
• Must have a minimum of Three (3) years on job experience in boiler system operations and maintenance as a J2 Refrigeration Level.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a trained First Responder – Level A suit qualified.
• Must be a trained Haz-Mat responder at 40-hour level.
• Must be certified in Confined Space training.
• Must be current on CPR/First Aid certification.
• Must be trained in lock-out tag-out and safe work practices.
• Must have proven ability to understand refrigeration blueprints, PHA’s, SOP’s as well as knowledge of completion of MOC’s as certified by Maintenance Management
• Ability to conform to all OSHA< PSM, HAZMAT and program regulations.
• Must have proven experience in ammonia system pump-downs, repairs, and compressor re-builds.
• Must have proven knowledge as chemical test for boilers, cooling towers and ammonia system contaminants.
• Must have proven knowledge of air compressor systems as certified by Maintenance Management
• Must have proven knowledge of boiler systems as certified Maintenance Management
• Must have proven knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems as certified by RETA at the Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) level.
• Must have proven knowledge of water treatment systems to include, Reverse Osmosis (RO) and/or water softening systems as certified by Maintenance Management as applicable.
•  Must have knowledge of local, state and federal water, air, environmental regulations as certified by Maintenance Management
• Must have proven knowledge in glycol cooling systems as certified by Maintenance Management as applicable.
• Must have proven knowledge of refrigeration electrical control system troubleshooting as certified by in house Electrical Technician
• Must have proven knowledge to include theory, operation, and troubleshooting of two stage ammonia systems.
• Must be able to bend, stoop walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders and in confined spaces safely.
• Must be able to work from high altitudes, catwalks, and roofs.
• Must be able to work off of tall ladders and able to lift over 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work on wet concrete floors.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and times dictated by production equipment requirements/needs.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check.
• Must maintain current RETA, Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) certification including any required triennial Continuing Education Requirements (CEU’s)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new TEAM Members.