Refrigeration Technician - 2nd Shift

****If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.****A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. **Apply Now!**## Your OpportunityOur team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:* Hourly Maintenance Pay – $22.75-$26.75/hour* $0.25/hour shift differential for 2nd shift* Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements* Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.This individual will perform the duties of a Refrigeration/Boiler Technician and assist other maintenance personnel on his/her shift.**Core Responsibilities***Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:** Have or be able to attain RETA certification* Demonstrate strong safety leadership skills and follow safe work practices* Work as part of a team to plan and conduct equipment repairs* Conduct routine audits and equipment inspections* Demonstrate troubleshooting abilities* Maintain open and professional line of communication with operations* Respond to unplanned/emergency work requests in a timely & effective manner* Follow food safety and good manufacturing practices* Be highly motivated and able to work independently*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.***Qualifications***To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions*.* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.* Industrial maintenance experience should include comprehensive knowledge in three or more of the following areas: + RETA Certification + Ammonia Refrigeration + Engine & Boiler systems + Electricity & motor controls + Controls & instrumentation + PLC/software & hardware + Pneumatics & Hydraulics + Mechanical systems + Predictive/Predictive maintenance + Maintenance Planning + Site utilities + System analysis & troubleshooting + Pipefitting & welding + Machining + Metal fabrication* Basic computer skills and the ability to work independently are also required for this position.* Preference will be given to candidates with a certification or degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance and/or related college or technical level course work.* This is a full-time hourly position; all applicants should be willing to work all shifts (days/evenings/overnights), extended hours and weekends.IndSPR-M/E**EEO Information***Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.**If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io.***Check out this video to learn more about this role!**### Team Member BenefitsSmithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‐demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‐based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‐potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr