Refrigeration Technician

Prestage; Georgia; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Prestage is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to maintain and operate industrial ammonia refrigeration and site utility systems at a state-of-the-art turkey processing plant in Georgia. The role involves a 10-12 hour day shift, 4-5 days/week with overtime and weekend flexibility.

Requires 2+ years in refrigeration and a GED; an associate degree is preferred. Responsibilities include startup, troubleshooting, PM/PSM tasks, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Min. 2 years of work experience in refrigeration equipment & systems.
• GED required; Associates degree preferred but not required.
• Solid knowledge of ammonia refrigeration and site utilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate, test, document ammonia refrigeration and utility systems.
• Install, startup, troubleshoot, and repair refrigeration equipment.
• Perform PM/PSM program tasks and maintain logs.
• Coordinate resources for PM and repairs of refrigeration systems.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; maintain safety.
• Support supervisor and share refrigeration knowledge with the team.
• Work with minimal supervision and suggest continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration

Ammonia systems

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

GED

Associates in refrigeration (preferred)

Job description

General:

Refrigeration technician supports and maintains the industrial ammonia refrigeration and other site utility systems of a state-of-the-art turkey processing plant. The position reports to the refrigeration supervisor w/ primary work schedule of 10 - 12-hr, day shift 4-5 days/week with flexibility to work early/ late shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Specific Duties / Responsibilities:

• Successfully employ experience and knowledge in the operation, testing, documentation for ammonia refrigeration and other utility systems (e.g. - air compressors, boiler, etc.)
• Routinely apply working knowledge of industrial refrigeration & site utility equipment and processes to safely install, start up, troubleshoot, and repair refrigeration and monitor other utility equipment operation.
• Perform refrigeration PM / PSM (Process Safety Management) program tasks, including logs and documentation
• Oversee and coordinator resources for PM and repairs of refrigeration systems / utility equipment
• Ensure refrigeration system compliance with state and federal regulations & codes; maintain a safe work environment for self and staff.
• Assist supervisor/co-workers w/ repairs; openly share refrigeration knowledge with others
• Work with minimal supervision and bring continuous improvement suggestions for refrigeration and other utility systems to appropriate resources
• Other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

Education:

• GED (Min.) (required);Associates degree (preferred / not required)
• Refrigeration coursework / certificate / formal training (preferred)

Experience:

• Min. of 2 years of work experience in refrigeration equipment & systems OR related field

Skills/Abilities/Attributes:

• Working knowledge of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
• Solid understanding of ammonia refrigeration regulations and systems
• Detailed-oriented; able to work in fast-paced environment
• Team player and w/ strong communication & interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements:

• Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.
• Stand, squat, climb and work from heights on regular basis, up to 12 hrs./shift
• Operate in hot, cold, wet environment e.g., 35-40 / 100 degrees
• Safely work w/ low & high voltage equipment
• Communicate in English (verbal & written)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Wellness Resources