Refrigeration Technician

Smithfield Foods; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading American food company, where you can build a meaningful career in a supportive environment. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans. You'll be responsible for maintaining equipment, ensuring safety standards, and collaborating with team members to drive operational excellence. If you're passionate about working in a fast-paced environment and eager to grow your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a real impact in the food industry!

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Shift Differential Pay

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to attain RETA certification and demonstrate safety leadership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine audits and equipment inspections.
• Work as part of a team to plan and conduct equipment repairs.
• Respond to emergency work requests in a timely manner.

Skills

RETA Certification

Safety Leadership Skills

Troubleshooting Abilities

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in Industrial Mechanical Maintenance

Certification or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance

Tools

Ammonia Refrigeration

Electricity & Motor Controls

PLC Software & Hardware

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Job description

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity

Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefitspackages:

• Competitive Starting Pay - $29.00-$34.06/hr

• $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd or 3rd Shift

• ComprehensiveHealth Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

Core Responsibilities

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:

• Have or be able to attain RETA certification

• Demonstrate strong safety leadership skills and follow safe work practices

• Work as part of a team to plan and conduct equipment repairs

• Conduct routine audits and equipment inspections

• Demonstrate troubleshooting abilities

• Maintain open and professional line of communication with operations

• Respond to unplanned/emergency work requests in a timely & effective manner

• Follow food safety and good manufacturing practices

• Be highly motivated and able to work independently

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years' direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.

• Industrial maintenance experience should include comprehensive knowledge in three or more of the following areas:

  • RETA Certification

  • Ammonia Refrigeration

  • Engine & Boiler systems

  • Electricity & motor controls

  • Controls & instrumentation

  • PLC/software & hardware

  • Pneumatics & Hydraulics

  • Mechanical systems

  • Predictive/Predictivemaintenance

  • Maintenance Planning

  • Site utilities

  • System analysis & troubleshooting

  • Pipefitting & welding

  • Machining

  • Metal fabrication

  • Basic computer skills and the ability to work independently are also required for this position.

  • Preference will be given to candidates with a certification or degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance and/or related college or technical level course work.

  • This is a full time hourly position; all applicants should be willing to work all shifts(days/evenings/overnights),extended hours and weekends.

Work Environments & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices

• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

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Relocation Package AvailableYes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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