Refrigeration Mechanic I

Starting Pay: $30.25 per hour
Additional $2.00 shift differential from 6:00 p.m. -- 6:00 a.m.
Shift: Night
Hours: 6:00pm-6:30am

What We Offer :

• Weekly Friday pay
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
• 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including:
  
  • 3 Health Plans
  • 2 Dental Plans
  • 2 Vision Plans
  • Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
  • Numerous company-paid benefits including financial planning employee assistance program life insurance virtual physical therapy assistance and caregiving support

If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron Tonys and Freschetta pizza; Mrs. Smiths and Edwards desserts; bibigo and Pagoda Asian-style snacks this role is for you. This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!

What You Will Do:

• Conduct daily inspections and preventive maintenance on refrigeration equipment including air conditioners compressors evaporators and freon units to ensure optimal operation and compliance with safety standards.
• Perform repairs and overhauls on ammonia refrigeration systems including replacing motors pumps switches safety controls solenoids and fuses across plant refrigeration areas.
• Maintain and monitor boilers evaporators and condensers ensuring proper water treatment airflow and functioning of fans and glycol pumps.
• Assist with equipment setup/teardown fabrication and installation of new plant machinery supporting major repairs and construction projects as needed.
• Adhere strictly to facility safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Confined Space Respiratory Protection Fall Protection and participate in Hazmat training and team activities.

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or GED; two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred.
• Minimum of 0 to 1 year of related experience ideally in an ammonia refrigeration environment.
• Knowledge of general refrigeration maintenance electrical HVAC or plumbing along with refrigeration maintenance boilers and ammonia compressors and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Qualify for HAZMAT certification and be able to obtain a boiler license.
• Ability to comply with all general safety policies and procedures in accordance with Company Local State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.

CJ Schwans and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability age race color religion gender veteran status national origin or any other characteristic protected by law. Schwans Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process please email