Boiler & Refrigeration Operator Night Shift @ McCain Foods

Position Title: Boiler & Refrigeration Operator Night Shift

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 45555

McCrum is a division of McCain Foods USA

About the role

The Boiler & Refrigeration Operator is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the facility’s boiler, steam, and ammonia refrigeration systems in accordance with State of Maine licensing requirements. This role helps ensure the reliable delivery of critical utilities, including steam, chilled water, and refrigeration, needed to support continuous potato processing operations.

You’ll monitor and operate utility systems, complete inspections and operating rounds, maintain accurate records, perform routine maintenance, and respond to system abnormalities. This position plays an important role in maintaining production uptime, product quality, and food safety while supporting compliance with state regulations, OSHA requirements, Process Safety Management (PSM), ammonia refrigeration requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

What you’ll be doing.

• Operate and monitor boiler, steam, and refrigeration systems, including system startup, shutdown, and operational adjustments to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable performance.
• Monitor gauges, meters, sight glasses, pressures, temperatures, water levels, system controls, and other operating conditions; trend information using required charts and promptly report abnormalities.
• Complete required operating rounds and inspections at least twice per shift, including interstitial walkthroughs, and coordinate required inspections with Maintenance technicians.
• Monitor boiler water chemistry and water treatment processes, adding chemicals and adjusting systems as required to help prevent scaling, corrosion, and other conditions that could affect equipment performance or lifespan.
• Perform routine maintenance activities, including cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and replacement of applicable components, and assist with troubleshooting mechanical or operational issues.
• Respond promptly to equipment malfunctions, alarms, abnormal operating conditions, and emergencies, taking appropriate action within training and authorization to mitigate risk and restore normal operations.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation, including boiler operating logs, daily round sheets, performance data, maintenance activities, inspections, and records of incidents or irregularities.
• Follow all applicable safety and environmental requirements, including PPE, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, hazard communication, respirator, chemical handling, PSM, ammonia safety, and emergency response procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized utility areas in accordance with sanitation and GMP standards while safely handling and disposing of waste and materials.
• Partner with Maintenance, Production, and other plant teams to address utility-system issues, minimize downtime, and provide the reliable steam and refrigeration services required for continuous plant operations.

What you’ll need to be successful.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Hold an applicable HP Permit or HP License with the ability to obtain a Maine Class 4 Stationary Steam Engineer License.
• Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to develop knowledge and capabilities related to industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret gauges, meters, temperatures, pressures, operating data, and system trends and maintain complete and timely operating documentation.
• Basic awareness of Process Safety Management requirements under 29 CFR 1910.119 and willingness to complete required PSM and ammonia safety orientation and training.
• Ability to understand alarm signals and emergency response requirements and follow applicable SOPs for LOTO, confined space, hazard communication, chemical handling, and other regulated activities.
• Commitment to OSHA requirements, GMP, sanitation procedures, PPE requirements, and company safety, environmental, and food safety standards.
• Ability to successfully complete required fit testing for respirator use.
• Strong communication, teamwork, reliability, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to promptly communicate equipment abnormalities, safety concerns, and operational issues.
• Ability to work flexible or extended hours and holidays as required to support continuous plant operations, including peak harvest and production periods.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; lift, carry, push, or pull approximately 25–55 pounds; frequently bend, reach, and climb stairs; and work in industrial environments that may include warm boiler rooms, cooler production areas, machinery, noise, and steam while using required PPE.

About the team

You’ll be part of the plant operations team responsible for maintaining the critical utility systems that keep production running safely and reliably. You’ll work closely with senior boiler operators, Maintenance technicians, Production teams, and other plant partners to monitor system performance, respond to operating issues, and maintain dependable steam and refrigeration services.

The role provides an opportunity to continue developing technical knowledge of boiler operations, ammonia refrigeration, water treatment, and Process Safety Management while making a direct contribution to plant safety, reliability, food quality, and production uptime.

About McCrum.

For generations, farming has been at the heart of who we are. After decades of working closely with McCain Foods-supplying high-quality Maine potatoes and sharing a deep commitment to our grower community-we're proud to see our relationship take its next natural step.

McCain's acquisition of our Washburn potato processing operations builds on our long-standing agricultural connection, while our family continues to focus on what we do best: growing the potatoes that have always been at the root of our partnership.

Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities.

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package: Starting at $xx.xx 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/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 wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing 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. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit 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.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family: Manufacturing

Location(s): US - United States of America : Maine : Washburn

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.