Maintenance Refrigeration Technician - 2nd Shift

Specialty Foods Group; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Foods Group, LLC is seeking a motivated Mechanical Maintenance Technician for the evening shift in our Owensboro, Kentucky facility. The role supports production by minimizing downtime and performing preventative and corrective maintenance on refrigeration systems, engines, boilers, and related equipment.

Responsibilities include monitoring readings, sampling boiler water, completing repairs, and ensuring safety policies are followed in a cold, wet, and high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates electrical and mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of plumbing systems and water/boiler operations is required.
• Proficient with common computer-based maintenance logs and checks.
• Hazmat certification and safety training must be completed.
• Ability to work in extreme heat, cold, humidity and dusty environments.
• Follows all safety policies and company rules at all times.
• Relevant ammonia-handling credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check readings from refrigeration and air compressors and record data.
• Take boiler water samples and monitor temperatures for safety.
• Repair equipment per supervisor's list and ensure timely fixes.
• Perform preventive maintenance in engine and boiler rooms.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in work areas daily.
• Record plant temperatures across areas and coolers.
• Respond to maintenance requests and assist in repairs as needed.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical skills

Plumbing skills

Basic computer skills

Hazmat certification

Safety compliance

Ammonia handling

Cold environment work

Physical stamina

Tools

Ammonia handling certificate

Job description

Maintenance, Refrigeration Technician, Evening Shift - Specialty Foods Group, LLC - Owensboro, Kentucky

Specialty Foods Group, LLC (SFG), a dynamic pork processor and packager based in Owensboro, Kentucky, is looking for a motivated Mechanical Maintenance Technician to work in our world-class facility. The Mechanical Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the production operation by minimizing equipment downtime and completing preventative and corrective maintenance.

If you are interested in this unique opportunity for a growing company that helps feed the world, then look no further than Specialty Foods Group.

Responsibilities

• Check readings from refrigeration compressors, air compressors, water supply pressure, boiler pressure, hot water temperatures and record on proper paperwork
• Take boiler water samples for testing, record findings
• Check boiler water feed temperatures (needs to be 228 degrees), if not take corrective action
• Check list of repairs from supervisor, ensure repairs are done
• Repair anything from sight
• Do hourly checks on water pressure, temperatures and air pressure
• Take midday reading of refrigeration equipment
• Check & repair refrigeration equipment in the plant
• Record plant temperatures in all areas and in coolers
• Preventative maintenance in engine room
• Clean engine & boiler rooms daily
• Other duties may be assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Must pass maintenance test
• Electrical knowledge
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to pass Hazmat certification (including physical)
• Mechanical skills
• Plumbing skills
• Ability to work in extreme hot, cold, wet, humid, and odorous environments
• Uphold company policies and ethical standards
• Commitment to follow safety policies and practices
• Willingness to complete Confined Space training
• Certificate of completion in operators #1 ammonia

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs. twice each shift minimum
• Prolonged standing/walking
• Ability to stoop, stand, push, pull repetitively
• Ability to work in Temperatures range from 36 - 40 degrees
• Exposed to heat & cold in all weather conditions
• May be exposed to ammonia & chlorine

Specialty Foods Group, LLC maintains a diverse workforce where employee differences are truly valued. Our products are known to be household names, not only throughout the region, but the country. As a part of the community for over 100 years, SFG has never had a layoff! Be a part of something legendary...be part of the Specialty Foods Group Team.

EOE, including Disability/Veteran

Specialty Foods Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and values diversity. Our EOE policy not only prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category under state, local or federal law, but also reflects our commitment to making all employment decisions without regard to an individual's membership in a protected class. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, rates of pay and other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in company-sponsored employee activities. As part of its equal opportunity policy, we also take affirmative action in accordance with applicable laws to ensure that women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities have opportunities to join and progress within the Company.