Refrigeration Technician - 2nd shift

Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a skilled Refrigeration & HVAC Maintenance Technician in Clinton, NC.

The role requires performing inspection, repair, and installation of refrigeration systems, along with preventive maintenance and timely response to unplanned work orders. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 1+ years in industrial mechanical maintenance (or 4 years direct experience), and Universal EPA certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of industrial mechanical maintenance/food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Universal EPA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, install and maintain refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment.
• Maintain records and reports on maintenance tasks and parts.

Job description

Your Opportunity

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Competitive Starting Pay - $27.65-$33.50/hr $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

Core Responsibilities

This individual will perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of refrigeration systems and related equipment and facilities; perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment. Core Responsibilities Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes. Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas and electrically operated air conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs; service and repair evaporative coolers. Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic gas valves. Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle; maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition; maintain parts and tool inventory. Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of refrigeration equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems as needed; connect motors to control panels. Install and calibrate systems; install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration systems. Install, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary. Maintain related records concerning time, labor and materials; maintain log of tasks performed and write reports as required Maintain open and professional line of communication with operations Respond to unplanned/emergency work requests in a timely & effective manner Performs all duties as defined by supervisor 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

• 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
• Must have a Universal EPA Certification Basic computer skills and the ability to work independently are also required for this position.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Relocation Package Available

No 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.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

Headquartered inSmithfield, Virginia,since 1936,Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.