All Posting Locations: Avon, NY, US
Job Functions: Manufacturing
Date Published: August 28, 2025
Ref#: R-95276

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Description
Utilities Technician

JOB OVERVIEW

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking an Industrial Refrigeration Technician to work at our processing facility in Avon, NY. Ideal candidates must be safety and quality-orientated and be willing to work in a team-orientated, fast-paced work environment. Under the direction of the Facility Maintenance and Engineering Manager, the Industrial Refrigeration Technician is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the plant ammonia/refrigeration, compressed air, process steam, steam plant heating, steam condensate, hot/cold water, HVAC, fire protection.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Conduct all maintenance and repairs of facility compressed air systems, roof top HVAC, low- and high-pressure steam systems, ammonia refrigeration systems, fire system, plant heating and air conditioning systems and other mechanical systems across site.
• Operate facility ammonia refrigeration systems and steam systems.
• Read, interpret and apply sketches, prints, and operating instructions.
• Monitor heating and cooling systems via Control Room SCADA system.
• Complete building rounds multiple times per shift.
• Work in extreme temperatures (freezer environment and boiler room).
• Adjust work schedule to accommodate 24×7 operation; includes holidays.
• Use hand and power tools and other instruments applicable to the trade.
• Fabricate parts to perform maintenance repairs.
• Perform basic diagnostic analysis of electrical circuits on all systems assigned to the position.
• Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions
• Must become a member of the facility’s Emergency Response Team.
• Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO), Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO), and Process Safety Management Total Curriculum Signoff training are provided after the start of employment.
• All other duties assigned by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• This job requires flexibility to work first, second, or third shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have a strong understanding of refrigeration, steam generation, compressed air, and HVAC fields.
• Must be physically capable of wearing a gas mask and self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Must be capable of lifting (100 lbs.), climbing, and other physical demands.
• CFC Certification – Type I & Type II: as defined by EPA. Preferred.
• Third Class Stationary Engineer-Steam; R-4 Refrigeration Operator: As defined by the City of Rochester, NY. Preferred but will train.
• Steam/Refrigeration License preferred.

ABOUT US

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility, and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet! We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disabilit