Boiler Operator Utilities 1

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description
Michael Foods, Inc. located in Mars Hill, Maine. Pineland Farms is one of the largest food manufacturing organizations located in Aroostook County. Our Mars Hill facility has over 200 incredible team members who work together to provide our customers with the best possible potato product.
Responsibilities

 

JOB SUMMARY: 

 

This position is responsible for operation, general maintenance, and repair and troubleshooting of the high pressure boiler in the food processing plant.  Additional duties include operating an ammonia refrigeration system. This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Monitor/operate compressed air system(s)
2. Monitor incoming water: well and town
3. Complete security checks of all doors each shift
4. Monitor fire systems
5. Participate in and adhere to all HazMat, Confined Space and LOTO trainings

1. This position is required to be part of the Emergency Response Team. A respirator fit test is necessary.
2. Working in high height environments is routinely part of the position

 

Qualifications

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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is required to be part of the Emergency Response Team. A respirator fit test is necessary.

 

Education and/or Experience :

1. Maine Boiler Operator’s license, preferred 4^th class SSE or higher
2. 2-3 years’ experience in a food processing environment
3. Ability to maintain accurate records
4. Ability to  perform maintenance on boilers and affiliated equipment, pipe fitting skills helpful
5. Basic knowledge of refrigeration systems

 

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

 

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

 

 

Reasoning Ability   :

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 

Computer Skills  :

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

                                                                                                                                                                                    

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

 

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics 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 noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.