Refrigeration Mechanic – Night Shift (Ammonia)

Foster Farms; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to maintain and repair ammonia, cooling, HVAC, and related systems in our facility. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision while ensuring food-safety standards.

Qualified candidates have at least 5 years in refrigeration, are able to lift 50 pounds, work weekends, and pass a background check. Base pay starts around $37.75 per hour with shift differential for evenings and nights.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the refrigeration field or a combination of experience and instruction may be acceptable.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and make on-the-spot corrections in emergency situations.
• Must have good written and verbal English-communications skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• A refrigeration mechanical test will be administered and utilized to determine the skill level.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work from a ladder.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, pass a SCBA physical exam.
• Must be certified or become certified to work on Freon systems.
• Must be able to work weekends and rotating shifts.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• To perform all duties as specified at the level 8 classification, including, but not limited to observing and making necessary adjustments and/or repair to ammonia systems, air compressors, chilled water, chlorine, ice maker and delivery, HVAC and hot water generation and delivery systems.
• Monitor and make adjustments to product cooler temperatures.
• Respond to trouble calls appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned to include: general cleaning and/or assisting other crews if required and maintain safety, housekeeping, sanitation and food safety requirements while performing job duties.
• Help maintain and improve quality and food safety, to insure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.

Skills

Refrigeration

Troubleshooting

English communication

Self-motivated

Safety compliance

Job description

Foster Farms is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to maintain and repair ammonia, cooling, HVAC, and related systems in our facility. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision while ensuring food-safety standards.

Qualified candidates have at least 5 years in refrigeration, are able to lift 50 pounds, work weekends, and pass a background check. Base pay starts around $37.75 per hour with shift differential for evenings and nights.