Full-Time

Refrigeration Technician

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Hello Fresh

Hello Fresh

10,001+ employees

Meal kit delivery service with fresh ingredients

Food & Agriculture

Compensation Overview

$39.75 - $40.75Hourly

Mid, Senior

Newark, NJ, USA

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • 4-6 years of experience with refrigeration repair and maintenance in an industrial setting
  • Advanced understanding of rack system refrigeration and associated equipment
  • Experience with repair and maintenance of glycol systems, heat exchangers, HVAC, and water chiller systems
  • Experience with electrical systems including single and three phase motor systems, power distribution, and low voltage controls with the ability to troubleshoot to the component level
  • Current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 certification
  • All necessary regulatory licenses required by local municipalities to work in the field of industrial refrigeration
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
  • Ability to conform to all OSHA, PSM, HAZMAT, and HelloFresh safety programs and regulations
  • Ability to demonstrate understanding of proper handling and recycling procedures for chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), Hydrofluro-Olefins (HFO), CO2, and other industry standard refrigerant types
  • Ability to safely replace mechanical and electrical components including motors, motor starters, switches, solenoids, pumps, refrigeration valves, compressors, and auxiliary refrigeration equipment
  • Experience working with a wide range of networked refrigeration controls platforms
  • Ability to withstand walking, lifting, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, walking on roofs, and working in confined spaces
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics and diagrams
  • Ability to travel as necessary (up to 10%) for business purposes
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Excellent follow through, judgment, and common sense. "Make it happen" attitude.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain and operate industrial refrigeration systems including large rack systems, split systems, blast chillers, cooling towers and ancillary equipment
  • Lead and educate compliance with all safety, food safety, and security standards
  • Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on assigned refrigeration and HVAC systems and ancillary equipment as needed
  • Perform troubleshooting of assigned out of service equipment and correct issues, act as an escalation point for lower-level technicians, and escalate to leadership and/or vendors as needed for additional troubleshooting
  • Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate
  • Mentor all maintenance personnel in developing appropriate skill sets and knowledge of equipment specializing in refrigeration
  • Lead root cause analysis of major downtime events
  • Act as a network resource for technical issues and lead network-wide root cause analysis
  • Develop maintenance personnel knowledge on intermediate to advanced refrigeration processes, tools and techniques
  • Audit maintenance personnel work and provide feedback to improve performance and quality
  • Audit vendor work to provide feedback to leadership on quality of work and SLA performance
  • Write and/or modify PMs to standardize across the network and increase effectiveness
  • Repair and perform predictive and preventative maintenance procedures on CO2 and Freon refrigeration systems including, but not limited to compressors, pumps, fans, heat exchangers, glycol systems, various industrial utility systems, motors, and power distribution systems
  • Give direction and/or training to entry level refrigeration technicians including, but not limited to day-to-day operations, inspections and inspection techniques, basic repairs and repair techniques, and conformance to all state, local, and HelloFresh regulations and policies
  • Perform building project work as assigned.

HelloFresh offers a meal kit delivery service that provides fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and easy recipes to customers' homes. The subscription-based model allows users to choose from various meal plans tailored to their dietary preferences, with the flexibility to skip weeks or cancel anytime. What makes HelloFresh different is its commitment to using seasonal produce and sustainable sourcing, appealing to health-conscious consumers. The company's goal is to simplify meal preparation while promoting healthy eating and sustainability.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$382.1M

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

40%

2 year growth

48%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for plant-based meal kits boosts HelloFresh's market appeal.
  • Increased use of AI optimizes supply chain logistics, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Expansion into corporate wellness programs offers new partnership opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Potential child labor violations could damage HelloFresh's brand reputation.
  • Closure of a UK site threatens 900 jobs, impacting operations and public perception.
  • Departure of key leadership may indicate potential talent retention issues.

What makes Hello Fresh unique

  • HelloFresh offers pre-portioned ingredients, eliminating meal planning and grocery shopping.
  • The company provides diverse meal plans, catering to various dietary preferences.
  • HelloFresh focuses on fresh, seasonal produce and sustainable sourcing.

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Benefits

Competitive Salary & 401k

Generous Parental leave & Flexible PTO

Health, vision, & dental insurance

75% discount on HelloFresh Subscription

Snacks, coffee, & catered lunches

Company sponsored outings