Refrigeration Maintenance - All Shifts - Vernon, TX

Tyson Foods; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Vernon, Texas, seeks a refrigeration maintenance technician for the third shift. The role focuses on operating and maintaining refrigeration/HVAC equipment, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring safe, compliant work practices.

Candidates should have refrigeration/HVAC and electrical experience, be able to support emergency response duties, and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. A 12-month refrigeration maintenance history is required.

Qualifications

• Must have refrigeration/HVAC and electrical experience.
• Must be willing and able to be available as a member of our emergency response team.
• Must have a minimum work history of 12 consecutive months in refrigeration maintenance related field.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Related refrigeration maintenance certification preferred but not required.
• Must not have more than 4.0 attendance points and must maintain 4.0 or less before transfer.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain refrigeration/HVAC equipment in a safe, compliant manner.
• Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration systems as needed.
• Work with scissor lifts, scaffolds, and pallet jacks, following safety guidelines.
• Perform welding, soldering, and component assembly as required.
• Adhere to Tyson Foods policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Refrigeration/HVAC experience

Electrical experience

Emergency response team

Welding and soldering

Equipment handling (scissor lifts, j-?

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scissor lifts

Industrial pallet jacks

Job description

Job Details

There is potential to progress quickly within levels based on completed training and demonstrated skills on the job with a shift increase for third shift. We have open positions for third shift. Leveling (pay) is determined during the interview process based on skillset, knowledge, and experience.

This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the refrigeration systems while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

This full-time, third-shift refrigeration maintenance position is for Tyson Foods - Vernon, Texas, location. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting all refrigeration/HVAC equipment. Position will work with scissor lifts, scaffolds, industrial pallet jacks and various chemicals and lubricants and will be responsible for welding, soldering, and assembling equipment.

Requirements

• Must have refrigeration/HVAC and electrical experience.
• Must be willing and able to be available as a member of our emergency response team.
• Must have a minimum work history of 12 consecutive months in refrigeration maintenance related field.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Related refrigeration maintenance certification preferred but not required.
• Must be out of probation period.
• Must not have more than 4.0 attendance points.
• Selected candidate must maintain 4.0 points or less prior to transferring into job.
• No written warnings or suspensions in the last 6 months
• Selected candidate will be given a 2-week trial period.
• Must submit a resume.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Must be willing and able to stand and walk the entire shift.
• Must be willing and able to work 8 - 12 hour shifts.
• Must be willing and able to reach with hands and arms; climb; stoop or bend.
• Must be willing and able to lift to 70 pounds.
• Must be willing and able to work near moving mechanical parts.
• Must be willing and able to work in non-weather humidity, cold, and heat.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

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