Smithfield Foods
food manufacturing
RefrigerationTechnician-2ndShift
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“Refrigeration Technician - 2nd Shift at Smithfield Foods. Skills: Refrigeration Technician, Industrial maintenance, Ammonia Refrigeration. Perform duties of Refrigeration Technician. Assist other maintenance personnel”
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting abilities
willing to work all shifts (days/evenings/overnights), extended hours, weekends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment, Basic computer skills, ability to work independently
Nice to Have
certification or degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance, related college or technical level course work
What You'll Do.
Perform duties of Refrigeration Technician
Assist other maintenance personnel
Attain RETA certification
Demonstrate safety leadership skills
Follow safe work practices
Plan and conduct equipment repairs
Conduct routine audits
Conduct equipment inspections
Demonstrate troubleshooting abilities
Maintain open communication with operations
Respond to emergency work requests
Follow food safety practices
Follow good manufacturing practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work as part of a team to plan and conduct equipment repairs; Maintain open and professional line of communication with operations
Communication Scope
Maintain open and professional line of communication with operations
Full Job Description
****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 Opportunity Our 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
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