Refrigeration Maintenance - Harvest/Processing

Tyson Foods; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a maintenance mechanic to operate and maintain refrigeration systems at our Amarillo facility. The role involves working in cold and variable environments, following Tyson policies and ensuring safety while performing mechanical tasks.

Candidates should have ammonia refrigeration or boiler room experience and a year of mechanical work; welding experience is a plus. The position requires six-day workweeks with rotating days off, including Sundays and some holidays.

Qualifications

• 6 months ammonia refrigeration or boiler room experience.
• 12 months experience of mechanical work will be considered in lieu of refrigeration experience.
• Qualifying candidates must take a tour before accepting a job offer.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain refrigeration systems in a beef processing facility.
• Work in cold, damp, or hot and humid environments (30°F to 105°F).
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to Tyson policies and procedures.

Skills

Refrigeration

Mechanical maintenance

Ammonia refrigeration

Welding

Job description

Job Details

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.

Tasks

• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• General Mechanic positions may work in any department within Processing or Harvest at this beef processing facility. The role requires standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching in all work areas. Candidates must be able to climb stairs and ladders and lift up to 100 pounds. Work is performed in cold, damp, or hot and humid environments, with temperatures ranging from 30°F to 105°F. Candidates must be mechanically inclined; welding experience is preferred.
• Refrigeration maintenance crews work six (6) days per week with two (2) rotating days off. Schedules include Sundays and some major holidays.
• Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson have a 180 days rehire waiting period and a 3 time limit.

Requirements

6 months ammonia refrigeration or boiler room experience. 12 months experience of mechanical work will be considered in lieu of refrigeration experience. Qualifying candidates must take a tour before accepting a job offer.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

C Shift (United States of America)

Background Check

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.