Night Shift Facilities Mechanic – Industrial Refrigeration

Boar's Head Brand; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Boar’s Head Brand in Forrest City, AR, seeks a skilled maintenance technician to ensure reliable operation of central utility systems including ammonia refrigeration, boilers/steam, compressed air, and water systems. The role emphasizes independent work and clear communication with plant personnel to support production goals.

Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, performing inspections, recording readings, and coordinating with team to meet safety and GMP requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Industrial refrigeration/HVAC experience.
• Working knowledge of basic industrial electricity and utilities.
• Ammonia operator 1 (Garden City or equivalent) a plus.
• Boiler and steam systems a plus.
• Compressed air systems a plus.
• Water (potable) systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Opens valves on equipment such as compressors, pumps, and condensers to prepare system for operation and starts equipment and auxiliary machinery.
• Observes temperature, pressure and ampere readings for system and equipment and adjusts controls or overrides automatic controls to obtain specified operation of equipment.
• Records temperature, pressure, and other readings on log sheet at specified intervals.
• Makes periodic inspection of equipment and system to observe operating condition and need for repair or adjustment.
• Repacks pumps and compressors, cleans condensers, and replaces worn or defective parts.
• Must work as a team player, ensuring product specifications are attained in a safe and efficient manner and communicate well with other team members.
• Must follow company’s GMP’s, SOP’s, Plant Rules and Policies.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Strives to satisfy the requirements of internal and external customers.
• Responsible for keeping work area clean.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

HVAC experience

Industrial electricity

Team player

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Boar’s Head Brand in Forrest City, AR, seeks a skilled maintenance technician to ensure reliable operation of central utility systems including ammonia refrigeration, boilers/steam, compressed air, and water systems. The role emphasizes independent work and clear communication with plant personnel to support production goals.

Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, performing inspections, recording readings, and coordinating with team to meet safety and GMP requirements.