Refrigeration Technician - 3rd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Join Bell & Evans and become part of a proud, diverse family of 3,010 team members who work together every day to produce the best chicken in the world. Our family-owned business dates back to 1894 as the oldest branded chicken company in America. Since our beginning, Bell & Evans focuses on quality and produces only premium chicken, no commodity, maintaining the highest animal welfare standards in our industry. We are an innovator that believes in transparency, uncompromising quality, service, teamwork, and honest, common-sense practices.

Bell & Evans is looking for a Refrigeration Technician - 4 to join our Maintenance team. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing refrigeration systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Industrial ammonia refrigeration experience is a plus , but we are willing to train the right candidate on our industrial ammonia refrigeration systems and support you in obtaining RETA certification .

• Perform preventive maintenance , inspections, adjustments, and troubleshooting of refrigeration systems.
• Monitor refrigeration systems to ensure safe and efficient operation .
• Maintain accurate daily maintenance records and system logs .
• Respond promptly to plant service calls and perform repairs with limited supervision.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues related to refrigeration equipment.
• Read and follow safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and technical manuals .
• Communicate equipment issues, trends, and concerns to the supervisor or department lead.
• Work with other maintenance team members and departments to resolve equipment issues.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and promote good housekeeping practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance methods, reduce waste, and control operating costs.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and food safety standards .

• High school diploma or GED .
• Minimum 5 years of related experience and/or equivalent training , preferably in industrial refrigeration.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems.
• Industrial ammonia refrigeration experience is preferred , but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, safety rules, and maintenance instructions.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel .
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities .
• Ability to work independently and follow direction from management and department leads.
• Willingness to accept constructive feedback and continuously develop technical skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license .
• Must provide and maintain your own hand tools .
• Must be willing to complete training for RETA certification .
• 24-hour Hazmat training is a plus.
• Knowledge of electrical motor controls or PLCs is beneficial.

This is an active industrial maintenance position. The Refrigeration Technician must be comfortable working in a variety of conditions, including:

• Cold and hot environments
• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Noisy areas where hearing protection is required
• Areas near moving mechanical equipment
• Elevated or precarious work areas
• Areas with electrical hazards and vibration

The position requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling . Employees may occasionally need to lift or move up to 50 pounds and must regularly be able to lift or move more than 100 pounds .

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

At Bell & Evans, you'll have the opportunity to build your technical skills while working with a team that takes safety, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement seriously.

You'll receive training on industrial ammonia refrigeration systems and have opportunities to develop your skills and pursue RETA certification .

If you're an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting, problem-solving, and keeping critical equipment running , we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today and build your career with Bell & Evans!