Refrigeration Technician - 2nd Shift Liberty

farmerfocus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Health and dental options

Job summary

Farmer Focus's Refrigeration Technician role supports maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing our industrial refrigeration systems at the plant. The position covers ammonia refrigeration, electrical controls, boilers, HVAC, and PSM/RMP compliance; requires hands-on maintenance, accurate record-keeping, and training others.

You will work on-site on the 2nd shift, with 10% travel, and participate in safety programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of industrial refrigeration experience.
• Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Proven knowledge of refrigeration, high-pressure steam boilers, HVAC, controls, and PSM/RMP required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and maintenance manuals.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of the refrigeration cycle, refrigeration equipment, controls, and electrical systems.
• Maintain ammonia refrigeration equipment, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, and related machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on the ammonia refrigeration system’s equipment.
• Maintain all required operational logs accurately and in a timely manner.
• Lead and train other refrigeration technicians in good engineering practices.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration

Electrical controls

PSM/RMP knowledge

Troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance manuals

Blueprints & schematics

Job description

Who We Are and What We Do

Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Refrigeration TechnicianJob Description

Job Title: Refrigeration Technician
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Head of Maintenance
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: On Plant /Assigned Location(s)
Work Arrangement: On-SiteLiberty
Shift / Schedule: 2nd Shift
Travel Requirements: 10%
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

The Refrigeration Technicianis responsible formaintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Farmer Focus’s industrial refrigeration systems and related equipment. This role supports safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations by ensuring ammonia refrigeration equipment, compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, controls, and supporting systems areoperatingproperly. The Refrigeration Technician plays a key role in equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, safety, production continuity, and overall plant performance.

This position requires strong technical knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, electrical controls, high-pressure steam boilers, HVAC, and PSM/RMP requirements. The Refrigeration Technician is expected to perform routine and non-routine maintenance,maintainaccuraterecords, support safe work practices, andassistin training other refrigeration team members in recognized industry standards and good engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the refrigeration cycle, refrigeration equipment, controls, and electrical systems.

• Maintain working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration equipment, including compressors, ammonia pumps, evaporative condensers, evaporators, vessels, valves, and related machinery.

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, and other equipment included in the ammonia refrigeration system.

• Maintain all required operational logs accurately andin a timely manner.

• Receive or transfer ammonia in all plant systems, as qualified.

• Perform routine maintenance on ammonia compressors, air compressors, ammonia liquid pumps, ammonia system controls, air system controls, air system drying equipment, and refrigeration system condensers.

• Monitor equipment operation and remain alert to excessive heat, vibration, noise, or other signs of malfunction.

• Report equipment malfunctions, hazards, wear, or unsafe conditions to the Refrigeration Manager.

• Repair or replace defective parts as needed tomaintainequipment reliability and safe operation.

• Successfully perform routine tasks while applying technical skills and experience to solve non-routine mechanical and process issues.

• Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and PSM/RMP requirements.

• Accurately complete requisition forms as needed to order parts and supplies and keep systems in good general repair.

• Check voltage, fuses, and resistance using a Volt-Ohm-Meter.

• Competently use and interpret technical documents, including maintenance manuals, schematics, procedures, repair documents, blueprints, and other related materials.

• Update andmaintaincontrolsystemP&IDs, SOPs, and preventive maintenance work orders.

• Assistin leading and training other refrigeration technicians in good engineering practices and recognized industry standards.

• Maintain a neat and orderly workstation and shop area.

• Participate in company training programs and make every effort to learn, develop, and upgrade skillsrequiredfor the role.

• Participate on the PSM/safety committee asrequired.

• Serve as part of the Hazmat team asrequired.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation

Compensation Range:$30.50/hr - $39.50/hr

Additional Compensation: KPI-Based Incentive Program

Benefits

Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll,paid time off and sick leave,semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match,HSA and FSA,education reimbursement opportunities, employeeassistanceprograms (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.

All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, ordiscontinuedby Farmer Focus at any time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 5 or more years of industrial refrigeration experiencerequired.

• Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systemsrequired.

• Proven knowledge of refrigeration, high-pressure steam boilers, HVAC, controls, and the fundamentals of PSM/RMPrequired.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, maintenance manuals, procedures, repair documents, and other technical materials.

• Ability to update andmaintaincontrol system P&IDs, SOPs, and preventive maintenance work orders.

• Ability to lead and train other refrigeration technicians in good engineering practices and recognized industry standards.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change quickly.

• Willingness to work as part of a team.

• Regular and reliable attendancerequired.

• Ability toworka flexible schedule.

• Willingness to work occasional overtime, including weekends, asrequired.

• Ability to take initiative and proactivelyseekto resolve issues independently when discovered.

• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions.

• Ability tocomply withall safety rules and instructions.

• Ability to successfully complete Ammonia Technician Operator Level 1 and Level 2 training asrequired.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• RETA CIRO certification.

• RETA CARO certification.

• Basic understanding of Lean principles.

New team members must be able to pass a drug,alcoholand background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel

Work is conducted primarily in a manufacturing and production environment.This role requires access to refrigeration equipment, mechanical areas, shop areas, production areas, and outdoor work areas.The team member must be able to tolerate varying heat, wet, and chill conditions within the plant and must be willing to work outside in all weatherconditions. Therole requires fine hand and finger dexterity and the ability to climb stairs, ladders, and platforms. The teammembermust be able to pass the required fitness test, wear a full-face respirator, andremainclean shaven with no morethan24 hours of facial hair growth. The team member must also be willing toparticipateon the PSM/safety committee and serve as part of the Hazmatteam. Hearingand eye protective equipment arerequiredin the production space. Hair and beard nets arerequiredin the production area.Additionalpersonal protective equipment may berequiredbased on task, location, and safety requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.

About Farmer Focus

Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is grounded inservant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality.At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.

Farmer Focus is committed to equal employmentopportunitiesand compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We are dedicated tomaintaininga workplace that is inclusive,equitable, and free from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

EOE, including disability/vets

Farmer Focus is committed to the principles of equal employment and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is inclusive and equitable, free of harassment, discrimination or retaliation based upon an individual's age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), military status (including status as a uniformed servicemember, a veteran, or dependent of a servicemember), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Farmer Focus is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.