Position Title: Functional Area Specialist - Ammonia

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade: 9C

Requisition ID: 42789

About the role .

What you'll be doing.

The Functional Area Specialist - Compressed Air & Electrical Distribution is responsible for the care, maintenance, and continued operability of the production support (Ammonia Refrigeration, Water Utilities, HVAC, and support utilities) equipment in accordance with quality specifications, federal guidelines and company policies. As the primary point of contact for the ammonia refrigeration system, this person performs in-depth preventative maintenance and necessary repairs to the ammonia refrigeration system and is responsible for training and support of the other FAS Utility Technicians. Y our day-to-day may consist of:

• Perform preventive and daily maintenance checks on plant utility equipment, ensuring adherence to safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Serve as a technical lead, overseeing the work of Specialist and Technician mechanics, and providing necessary training.
• Maintain accountability for all assigned equipment and tools, coordinating repair parts purchase with Utilities Supervisor approval.
• Communicate maintenance issues effectively with the Utilities team and management, and be available off shift for emergency repairs.
• Achieve required HVAC certifications promptly, and safely operate ladders, forklifts, pallet jacks, man lifts, and similar equipment.

This position will work Day Shift (6:30AM-2:30PM) Monday-Friday.

This role works in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to loud noises, strong odors, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, wet or humid conditions, hazardous chemicals, high or confined areas, extreme temperatures, and vibration throughout various facility areas. This role also regularly engages in prolonged standing, walking, communicating, and sensory tasks throughout each shift, while frequently handling objects, climbing, balancing, and performing various physical movements such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as part of job duties. The use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus is required.

What you'll need to be successful.

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Associate's degree in a related field preferred. In lieu of a degree, a RETA CIRO Certification and/or 5+ years of experience as an ammonia refrigeration operator, technician, and/or specialist is required.
• Maintains a continuous learning mindset and adapts quickly to new equipment, processes, and roles.
• Demonstrates strong technical ability with a digital-first approach, embracing new technologies and accurately entering data.
• Communicates clearly with all levels of the organization, follows instructions (written/oral/diagram form), and completes necessary documentation independently in English.
• Pays close attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.
• Physically capable of meeting job requirements and consistently brings a positive, team-focused attitude to work.

• Demonstrates adaptability, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills while working independently or collaboratively to ensure effective and logical decision-making in diverse situations.

Benefits of the role

• Competitive hourly rate
• Insurance day ONE of employment
• 401k match up to 6%
• PTO, holiday pay, wellness days
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Set schedule/overtime allowances
• Education reimbursement

Compensation Package : - Starting at 46.96 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support, including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with the Collective Agreement, country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefits details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.

Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.