Refrigeration Technician- 2nd Shift

Brakebush Chicken; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Life Ins.

401(K) with a company match

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Accidental Death

Critical Illness

Vision

Supplemental Life

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Bonus

more

Job summary

Brakebush Chicken in Grand Prairie, TX is hiring a Refrigeration Specialist II for the 2nd shift to maintain the ammonia system and equipment, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a high‑production setting.

This full‑time, nonexempt position requires a high school diploma, at least 1 year of related experience, and the ability to work weekends and overtime. A pre‑employment physical and drug test are required; temp control and safety training are provided.

Qualifications

• Display positive attitude and teamwork skills.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical and drug test.
• Must pass pulmonary fitness test.
• Must complete power jack/forklift training course, Lock Out/Tag Out and Hazard Communication training courses.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to frequently bend, lift and twist.
• Must be able and available to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Must obey all safety, USDA, HACCP, and the Company rules and regulations.
• Must know shop mathematics, interpret drawings, and be able to use tools required.
• Maintain entire ammonia system including valve gangs, evaporators, vessels, compressors, etc.
• Mechanically inclined with ability to utilize hand tools and testing equipment.
• Observe and record temperatures and pressures as required.
• Observe and maintain air compressors and dryers.
• Maintain water systems including pumps and softeners.
• Maintain quick water system.
• Variety of pipefitting and plumbing, up to 4" dia.
• Perform HAZMAT duties as required.
• Keep compressor rooms and related areas cleaned.
• Physical requirements: lift 50-70 lbs.
• Must have good communication skills; weekends and overtime.
• Communicate with management on concerns.

Skills

Positive attitude

Pre-employment physical

Pulmonary fitness test

Forklift training

Stand/walk 8h

Bend and lift

Overtime

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Title: Refrigeration Technician- 2nd Shift, 2nd Shift Req ID: 10411

City, State: Grand Prairie, TX, Texas (US-TX)

Reports to: Utilities Supervisor

Department: Irving - Shipping

Classification: Nonexempt

Position: Refrigeration Specialist II

Compensation: Hourly Non-exempt

Reports to: Utilities Manager

Benefits Offered:

• Health
• Dental
• Life Ins.
• 401(K) with a company match
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death
• Critical Illness
• Vision
• Supplemental Life
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Bonus
• more

Employment Type: Full-time

Qualifications:

• Display positive attitude and teamwork skills.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical and drug test.
• Must pass pulmonary fitness test.
• Must complete power jack/forklift training course, Lock Out/Tag Out and Hazard Communication training courses.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to frequently bend, lift and twist.
• Must be able and available to work overtime as required.

Job Summary: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as production demands may require:

• Must obey all safety, USDA, HACCP, and the Company rules and regulations.
• Must know shop mathematics, able to interpret drawings, and be able to use tools required.
• Maintain entire ammonia system including valve gangs, evaporators, vessels, compressors, etc.
• Mechanically inclined with ability to utilize hand tools and testing equipment
• Observe and record temperatures and pressures as required
• Observe and maintain air compressors and dryers
• Maintain water systems including pumps and softeners
• Maintain quick water system
• Variety of pipefitting and plumbing, work with PVC, galvanized, black and stainless pipe up to 4" dia.
• Perform HAZMAT duties as required.
• Keep compressor rooms and related areas cleaned
• Physical requirements must be able to lift 50-70 lbs. on a consistent basis.
• Must have good communication skills (both written and oral).
• Must be able to work weekends and overtime.
• Communicating with management when there are concerns with the following: Production Safety Employee Relations
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by customer or client. Also, perform other related duties as required by management.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities .

Education : High school diploma or equivalent .

Experience : Minimum of 1 year work related experience .

Other Requirements : No other requirements.

Working Conditions: High noise, varied temperatures (warm to cold), slippery floors, moving equipment and dust may be present. Job requires frequent bending, lifting and twisting, climbing, working in tight places, etc. Employees will wear personal protective equipment as necessary or required.

About Brakebush Brothers Irving in Irving, TX: As a family owned company, Brakebush celebrated their 90th Anniversary in 2015 . Throughout the years, with the help of a dedicated, experienced workforce, Brakebush has kept the same ideals that our founders started - providing the highest quality products to meet the needs of restaurant operators, schools, healthcare facilities, convenience stores and everyone who wants to serve their customers great tasting chicken .

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.

Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

Brakebush is committed to adhering to compliance and applicable pay transparency laws in all states where we operate and any other states where we have a legal obligation.