Refrigeration Technician (nights)

Prestage Farms; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Job summary

Prestage Farms is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to maintain the industrial ammonia refrigeration and other site utility systems at our turkey processing facility in Camden, SC. The position involves a 12-hour night schedule with rotating days and the possibility of overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, start-up and troubleshooting of ammonia refrigeration and other utilities, documentation, and coordination of repairs.

Qualifications

• Min. 2 years experience in refrigeration equipment or related field.
• Working knowledge of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and schematics.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ammonia refrigeration and other site utility systems.
• Perform PM/PSM tasks, log records, and safety documentation.
• Start up, troubleshoot, repair, and monitor systems with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate repairs and support supervisor as needed.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Industrial refrigeration systems

Documentation & logs

Team communication

Education

GED

Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

General:

Refrigeration technician supports and maintains the industrial ammonia refrigeration and other site utility systems of a state-of-the-arc turkey processing plant. The position reports to the refrigeration supervisor w/ primary work schedule of 12-hr, 2-2-3-2-2-3 on straight nights with flexibility to work early/ late shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Specific Duties / Responsibilities:

• Successfully employ experience and knowledge in the operation, testing, documentation for ammonia refrigeration and other utility systems (e.g. - air compressors, boiler, etc.)
• Routinely apply working knowledge of industrial refrigeration & site utility equipment and processes to safely install, start up, troubleshoot, and repair refrigeration and monitor other utility equipment operation.
• Perform refrigeration PM / PSM (Process Safety Management) program tasks, including logs and documentation
• Oversee and coordinate resources for PM and repairs of refrigeration systems / utility equipment
• Ensure refrigeration system compliance with state and federal regulations & codes; maintain a safe work environment for self and staff
• Assist supervisor/co-workers w/ repairs; openly share refrigeration knowledge with others
• Work with minimal supervision and bring continuous improvement suggestions for refrigeration and other utility systems to appropriate resources
• Other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

Requirements

Education:

• GED (Min.) (required);Associates degree (preferred / not required)
• Refrigeration coursework / certificate / formal training (preferred)

Experience:

• Min. of 2 years of work experience in refrigeration equipment & systems OR related field

Skills/Abilities/Attributes:

• Working knowledge of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
• Solid understanding of ammonia refrigeration regulations and systems
• Detailed-oriented; able to work in fast-paced environment
• Team player and w/ strong communication & interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

• Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs
• Stand, squat, climb and work from heights on regular basis, up to 12 hrs./shift
• Operate in hot, cold, wet environment e.g., 35-40 / 100 degrees
• Safely work w/ low & high voltage equipment
• Communicate in English (verbal & written)

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Wellness Resources