Job Details:

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do!  We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members.  We offer great benefits and steady work. This facility operates six days a week. 

Benefits Effective Day 1!  

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more. 

We are offering a $5000 sign on bonus for new hires. The bonus is paid out in $2500 following completion of 90 days and $2500 at completion of 180 days.*  

This position is a 6:00pm to 6:00am rotating schedule.

Position Description: 

The Refrigeration Maintenance will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the manufacturing plant refrigeration system, Boiler System, Air Compressors and Hot Water System. This position will be responsible to perform the required daily preventative maintenance tasks, inspections, testing, troubleshooting and repairs of the plant refrigeration, boiler, air compressor and hot water equipment along with its components. 

Job Responsibilities: 

Assure that all safety precautions and health hazards with ammonia are followed per Tyson requirements. 

Ensure compliance with state, federal and local agencies, including but not limited to OSHA and the EPA. 

Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot and repair the following: 

HOWDEN, SULLAIR, & MYCOM Ammonia Compressors, condensers, valve stations. 

Heat exchangers, pump packages, liquid ammonia pumps 

Air units, refrigeration PLC and all control components. 

Boilers 

Air Compressors 

Hot Water System 

Maintain these components in the best operating condition to provide adequate temperatures required by Food Industry Standards. 

Participate as an Emergency Response Team Member. 

Ability to understand and follow specific verbal and written instructions and procedures. 

Effective communications skills, including specification/technical writing skills. 

Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs. 

Other duties as assigned. 

Other Skills and Abilities 

Must have PSM experience. 

Experience working with Anhydrous Ammonia systems, including mechanical & electrical repairs Ammonia Response Training preferred. 

Must be able to obtain SCBA certification and use fully encapsulated chemical suit in emergency. 

Must be able to travel and attend training 1-2 trips per year. 

Must be able to pass IIAR Training modules for ammonia refrigeration. 

Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 

Must be willing and able to lift and carry 50 pounds or more. 

The Team Member will move from one area of production to another. 

The Team Member will stand, stoop, climb ladders, change work levels, twist, squat, climb stairs, reach, push, pull, and move about the facility. 

The Team Member will work in temperatures between 30-100 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Requirements:  

1 year industrial maintenance, electrical training and 1 year of ammonia refrigeration or HVAC operator experience. 

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.  

*Rehires are not eligible for sign on bonus.  

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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