Ammonia Refrigeration Technician - 1st Shift

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

401(k) with discretionary match

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Memphis, TN, is looking for a Refrigeration Technician 3 to maintain and repair ammonia refrigeration systems. The successful candidate will have at least 7 years of experience, necessary certifications, and a high school diploma. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, documenting procedures, and responding to emergencies. The role demands physical stamina and may require varied shifts, including overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in refrigeration systems maintenance and repair.
• Ability to pass and maintain annual medical and pulmonary fit tests for respirator use.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and examine refrigeration systems, particularly ammonia refrigeration.
• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on refrigeration systems.
• Support PSM and refrigeration documentation and inventory control.

Skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems

Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

Physical ability to perform tasks such as climbing and lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree

Technician II and PSM/RMP certification

Job description

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser’s offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever-changing needs of our employees. Full‑time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

Job Summary

Under moderate supervision a Refrigeration Technician 3 is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and examining refrigeration systems, working specifically with ammonia refrigeration. This role requires performing preventative maintenance on refrigeration systems, responding to any system interruptions, and being on call to conduct emergency repairs. The position requires working and communicating with a diverse variety of individuals, including fellow technicians, supervisors, and clients, and assisting with upkeep of critical documents.

Essential Position Functions

• Supports both the PSM and Refrigeration team to maintain all PSM, Refrigeration, and Safety documentation retention (SOPs, LOTO’s, and P&IDs).
• Maintains PMs of refrigeration systems.
• Confer with operators, observe, test, and evaluate operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose root cause of malfunction.
• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Perform daily chemical testing and log all test results, making adjustments required to maintain refrigeration and utility systems within established limits.
• Use and maintain fitted full‑face respirator periodically.
• Assist with inventory control.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical degree preferred.
• Must have at least 7 years + experience.
• Must have Technician II and PSM/RMP certification.
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) experience helpful.
• Required to be able to pass and maintain annual medical and pulmonary fit tests for respirator use.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems and Process Safety Management (PSM) is required.
• Use of technology such as computers, mobile devices, etc. preferred.
• Experience in refrigerated food manufacturing plants.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks such as climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, and moving around refrigeration systems.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from -20°F to 110°F.
• Repetitive pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending and lifting objects in excess of 80 lbs.
• Requires walking or standing for long periods, ascending and descending stairs and ladders.
• Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.
• Schedules vary from 10‑12 hour shift work required.

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