Refrigeration Technician – 2nd Shift (Sign-On/Relocation)

Smithfield Foods; Orange City (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Education benefit

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is hiring a Refrigeration Technician for 2nd shift with a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. The role offers competitive wages of $33.40–$35.40 per hour plus a $1.00/hour shift differential.

Open to relocation and career growth, with education benefits and comprehensive health insurance. This position requires RETA certification or the ability to obtain it and involves collaborative, safety-focused maintenance work in a food manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ year in industrial maintenance or 4 years in food manufacturing maintenance.
• Experience in three or more areas: RETA Certification, Ammonia refrigeration, engine/boiler systems, electrical/motor controls, instrumentation, PLC/software.
• Ability to work shifts, including evenings and weekends, and communicate effectively with operations.

Responsibilities

• Have or attain RETA certification.
• Plan and conduct equipment repairs with the team.
• Perform routine audits and inspections of refrigeration systems.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting abilities and safe work practices.
• Communicate openly with operations and respond to urgent requests.
• Follow food safety and good manufacturing practices.

Skills

Safety leadership

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

RETA Certification

Ammonia Refrigeration

Engine & Boiler systems

Electrical & motor controls

Controls & instrumentation

PLC/Software & hardware

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Maintenance planning

Tools

Industrial maintenance equipment

Job description

Smithfield Foods is hiring a Refrigeration Technician for 2nd shift with a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. The role offers competitive wages of $33.40–$35.40 per hour plus a $1.00/hour shift differential.

Open to relocation and career growth, with education benefits and comprehensive health insurance. This position requires RETA certification or the ability to obtain it and involves collaborative, safety-focused maintenance work in a food manufacturing setting.