Ukrop's Super Markets
Bakery - Refrigeration Mechanic (Manufacturing)
Ukrop's Super Markets, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Join
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods
as a
Refrigeration Mechanic
and bring your technical expertise to our Bakery and Distribution facilities. This full-time role is ideal for individuals with experience in commercial/industrial refrigeration systems who are ready to take the next step in their career. As a key member of our maintenance team, you'll ensure the reliability and safety of our refrigeration systems. If you're passionate about mechanical systems and thrive in a collaborative setting, we invite you to apply and grow with us.
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods: What drives us
We are a family-founded company with deep roots in the Richmond community. We value teammates who are Honest, Safe, Helpful, and Ingenuitive. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that reflects those values every day.
What it's like to be a Refrigeration Mechanic at Ukrop's
As a Refrigeration Mechanic, you'll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing refrigeration and some air conditioning equipment. You'll work closely with other maintenance team members and plant leadership to ensure all systems operate efficiently and safely. This role requires flexibility to work off shifts and be on-call, supporting a dynamic production environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming. Tests lines, components, and connections for leaks. Adjusts or replaces worn or defective mechanism and parts and reassemble repaired systems.
Troubleshoot electrical circuits. Installs wiring to connect components to an electric power source.
Disassemble malfunctioning systems and test components, using electrical, mechanical and pneumatic testing equipment. Braze or solders parts to repair defective parts and leaks.
Execute approved program on schedule maintenance and repairs (PM's).
Maintain records of repairs and replacements made and cause of malfunction.
Consult with service representative and others as necessary to accomplish installation of repairs.
Perform necessary tests and water sampling and add chemicals to air conditioning systems as required.
Support GFSI and FSMA. Assists in ensuring that the SQF system is in place and that we are in compliance with all aspects of HACCP plan, SSOPs, and GMPs throughout the plant.
Report all food safety issues to an immediate supervisor.
Support an accident-free work culture. When developing or modifying production processes- assist in accident prevention and risk identification.
Collaborate with HR/Safety Manager to minimize risk exposure from ingredients, equipment, or ergonomics as needed.
Preferred Education and Experience
A minimum of three (3) years' experience repairing and troubleshooting equipment in commercial/industrial environments required.
knowledgeable in methods to perform advance troubleshooting of refrigerant system, control systems and recapturing refrigerant.
Possess sound analytical skills.
Work with a sense of urgency to ensure all equipment is operating in like new condition and have strong sense of customer service.
Required Skills and Competencies
Advanced troubleshooting of refrigerant systems and control systems.
Ability to recapture refrigerant and perform mechanical overhauls.
Flexibility to work off shifts and be on-call.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated and able to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
Customer service mindset and continuous improvement orientation.
Working Conditions
Work performed primarily in a production plant environment.
Exposure to cold/refrigerated areas.
Exposure to refrigeration systems and mechanical equipment.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 75 lbs.) and use of tools.
Benefits
As a full-time associate with Ukrop's Homestyle Foods you will be offered the following:
Affordable healthcare upon eligibility
Company-sponsored Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Company 401(k) upon eligibility
Paid Time Off
Birthday PTO
Associate Referral Bonus
Shift Differential on eligible shifts
Competitive Salary
and more
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods
as a
Refrigeration Mechanic
and bring your technical expertise to our Bakery and Distribution facilities. This full-time role is ideal for individuals with experience in commercial/industrial refrigeration systems who are ready to take the next step in their career. As a key member of our maintenance team, you'll ensure the reliability and safety of our refrigeration systems. If you're passionate about mechanical systems and thrive in a collaborative setting, we invite you to apply and grow with us.
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods: What drives us
We are a family-founded company with deep roots in the Richmond community. We value teammates who are Honest, Safe, Helpful, and Ingenuitive. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that reflects those values every day.
What it's like to be a Refrigeration Mechanic at Ukrop's
As a Refrigeration Mechanic, you'll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing refrigeration and some air conditioning equipment. You'll work closely with other maintenance team members and plant leadership to ensure all systems operate efficiently and safely. This role requires flexibility to work off shifts and be on-call, supporting a dynamic production environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming. Tests lines, components, and connections for leaks. Adjusts or replaces worn or defective mechanism and parts and reassemble repaired systems.
Troubleshoot electrical circuits. Installs wiring to connect components to an electric power source.
Disassemble malfunctioning systems and test components, using electrical, mechanical and pneumatic testing equipment. Braze or solders parts to repair defective parts and leaks.
Execute approved program on schedule maintenance and repairs (PM's).
Maintain records of repairs and replacements made and cause of malfunction.
Consult with service representative and others as necessary to accomplish installation of repairs.
Perform necessary tests and water sampling and add chemicals to air conditioning systems as required.
Support GFSI and FSMA. Assists in ensuring that the SQF system is in place and that we are in compliance with all aspects of HACCP plan, SSOPs, and GMPs throughout the plant.
Report all food safety issues to an immediate supervisor.
Support an accident-free work culture. When developing or modifying production processes- assist in accident prevention and risk identification.
Collaborate with HR/Safety Manager to minimize risk exposure from ingredients, equipment, or ergonomics as needed.
Preferred Education and Experience
A minimum of three (3) years' experience repairing and troubleshooting equipment in commercial/industrial environments required.
knowledgeable in methods to perform advance troubleshooting of refrigerant system, control systems and recapturing refrigerant.
Possess sound analytical skills.
Work with a sense of urgency to ensure all equipment is operating in like new condition and have strong sense of customer service.
Required Skills and Competencies
Advanced troubleshooting of refrigerant systems and control systems.
Ability to recapture refrigerant and perform mechanical overhauls.
Flexibility to work off shifts and be on-call.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated and able to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
Customer service mindset and continuous improvement orientation.
Working Conditions
Work performed primarily in a production plant environment.
Exposure to cold/refrigerated areas.
Exposure to refrigeration systems and mechanical equipment.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 75 lbs.) and use of tools.
Benefits
As a full-time associate with Ukrop's Homestyle Foods you will be offered the following:
Affordable healthcare upon eligibility
Company-sponsored Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Company 401(k) upon eligibility
Paid Time Off
Birthday PTO
Associate Referral Bonus
Shift Differential on eligible shifts
Competitive Salary
and more
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer