Refrigeration Technician (nights)

Prestage Foods, Inc.; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Wellness Resources

Job summary

A leading food processing company is seeking a refrigeration technician to support and maintain ammonia refrigeration systems in a state-of-the-art turkey processing plant. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have 2+ years in refrigeration and a GED, with additional certifications preferred. This role offers health care, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Min. of 2 years of work experience in refrigeration equipment & systems or related field.
• Ability to lift/move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.
• Communicate in English (verbal & written).

Responsibilities

• Apply experience in operation and documentation for ammonia refrigeration.
• Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration and utility equipment.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Skills

Working knowledge of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems

Solid understanding of ammonia refrigeration regulations and systems

Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented; able to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

GED (Min.)

Associates degree (preferred)

Refrigeration coursework / certificate / formal training

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Successfully apply experience and knowledge in the operation, testing, and documentation for ammonia refrigeration and other utility systems (e.g., air compressors, boiler, etc.).
• Routinely apply working knowledge of industrial refrigeration and 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 and utility equipment.
• Ensure refrigeration system compliance with state and federal regulations and codes; maintain a safe work environment for self and staff.
• Assist supervisor and co-workers with 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.

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 a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.
• Stand, squat, climb and work from heights on a regular basis, up to 12 hrs./shift.
• Operate in hot, cold, wet environments, e.g., 35-40 / 100 degrees.
• Safely work with 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