Rounds Person

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The Refrigeration Roundsman will inspect and monitor the Utilities Systems Components and identification of potential abnormal conditions which would be reported to the Refrigeration Technicians/Mechanic and/or Supervisor for further corrective action.

Core Responsibilities

• Understand the basic refrigeration and steam process and process flows.
• Understand system control set points and safe operating parameters.
• Understands plant operating temperature requirements for general area as well as process critical systems and steps to alert technicians/supervisor for correction (i.e. Quick Chill, Hog Carcass Coolers, Pet Food Chilling Systems).
• Understand normal system conditions, operating phases, and steps to alert technician/mechanic and or supervisor that corrections are needed.
• Understands the basic functions of equipment and overall safety systems (e. engine room ammonia detection, ventilation, e-stop, high liquid level, high pressure cut outs, SRV's, fire protection - alarms).
• Follow safe program and work practices.
• Maintain open and professional line of communication with maintenance and operations.
• Follow food safety and good manufacturing practices.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to work independently are also required for this position.
• Applied Math Skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability.
• This is a full time hourly position; all applicants should be willing to work all shifts (days/evenings/nights), extended hours and weekends.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; sit and use hands to handle, or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The Employee must be capable of passing a Pulmonary Function Test.
• Capable of meeting the physical requirements of HAZMAT Technician.



Relocation Package Available

Yes



EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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