Refrigeration tech - Weekend Day Shift

Bell & Evans; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time schedule

Health benefits

On-site wellness clinics

Athletic trainers

Employee store discount

Job summary

Bell & Evans in Fredericksburg, PA seeks a Refrigeration Lead to oversee the refrigeration department on the Weekend Day Shift (Thursday-Monday 5:30 AM to finish). You will coordinate daily maintenance, mentor technicians, and ensure safe, compliant operation of all refrigeration systems.

The role focuses on troubleshooting, prioritizing work, and acting as the liaison with management. RETA certification or willingness to complete, plus ammonia system experience and solid documentation, are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and 5+ years in related maintenance or refrigeration.
• RETA certification or willingness to complete training.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and PLC controls preferred.
• Strong documentation, safety adherence, and decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily maintenance activities and document logs and system performance.
• Monitor system efficiency and pursue corrective actions as needed.
• Mentor and support refrigeration technicians and maintenance staff.
• Lead complex troubleshooting and plant service calls with minimal supervision.
• Plan, prioritize, and delegate work to meet production needs.
• Uphold safety, SOPs, and regulatory compliance; assist during audits.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Ammonia systems

PLC operations

Documentation

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

5+ years in industrial maintenance/refrigeration

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Refrigeration Lead

Join Bell & Evans and become part of a proud, diverse family of 3,010 team members who work together every day to produce the best chicken in the world. Our family-owned business dates back to 1894 as the oldest branded chicken company in America. Since our beginning, Bell & Evans focuses on quality and produces only premium chicken, no commodity, maintaining the highest animal welfare standards in our industry. We are an innovator that believes in transparency, uncompromising quality, service, teamwork, and honest, common-sense practices.

Job Summary:

Weekend Day Shift: Thursday-Monday from 5:30AM - Until Finished

The Refrigeration Technician Lead will provide leadership and advanced technical support within the refrigeration department. This role is responsible for coordinating daily workflow, supporting team members, and ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant operation of all refrigeration systems. The Lead Technician will serve as a key resource for troubleshooting, decision-making, and communication between the refrigeration team and management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily maintenance activities and ensure accurate documentation of logs, inspections, and system performance.
• Monitor refrigeration system efficiency and proactively identify issues, recommending or implementing corrective actions.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical support to refrigeration technicians and maintenance staff.
• Serve as the primary responder for complex troubleshooting and plant service calls, ensuring timely resolution.
• Assist in planning, prioritizing, and delegating work assignments to meet production and maintenance needs.
• Lead by example in safety practices, adherence to SOPs, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Support department leadership during audits, inspections, and emergency situations.
• Availability to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on operational needs.

Qualifications and Demands:

• RETA certification or willingness to complete training (internal experience strongly valued).
• Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems, electrical controls, and PLC operations preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Word & Excel, and the ability to complete reports and documentation with accuracy.
• Ability to guide coworkers, manage shifting priorities, and maintain a calm, solutions-focused approach.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make sound decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and work in hot and cold conditions.
• Must own necessary hand tools.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of five years of related experience in industrial maintenance or refrigeration; internal candidates with demonstrated proficiency and leadership capability are strongly encouraged.

FOOD SAFETY:

Take a proactive role in assuring safe, quality products are produced by immediately addressing any safety or quality concerns.

100% of our operations are located in the small, rural town of Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania. At Bell & Evans, you can enjoy:

• Competitive pay
• Full-time schedule
• Great health benefits and on-site wellness clinics
• Athletic trainers for on-site occupational health
• Employee store with discount on Bell & Evans products
• State-of-the-art facilities and the latest technology

If you are ambitious and take pride in your work, we are the employer for you. As we continue to grow, opportunities for advancement are endless!