Tyson Foods
Alexandria, KY
Shift: Full time
Job Details: If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we feed the world like family! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer growth opportunities and room for advancement. This facility produces hot dogs, cocktails, and sliced meats. Benefits Effective Day1! Position Description: Refrigeration Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the refrigeration systems while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Responsibilities: Operate and maintain ammonia screw compressor package for refrigeration and perform routine preventative maintenance on refrigeration equipment and make repairs as required to maintain proper food temperatures according to USDA and company standards. Maintain ammonia evaporators and their control stations to ensure adequate temperatures in specific areas to meet USDA and company standards. Maintain ammonia condensers to ensure efficiency and liquid levels in the ammonia vessels remain at the required points which completes the refrigeration cycle. Maintain boilers and steam controls to facilitate processing, cooking and sanitation processes based on USDA and production requirements. Conduct chemical testing to maintain appropriate levels in the water to allow optimum performance of equipment and to prevent scaling of the tubes. Maintain ammonia vessels and liquid pumps to adequately supply ammonia or oil or both to the appropriate areas to ensure that required temperatures are achieved as required per USDA and company production standards. Additional duties as assigned by management. Computer Skills: Basic computer skills will be necessary to log information, to process daily work orders and to complete required documentation. Ability to learn and utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Must be flexible regarding work hours schedule. Must have good verbal and written communication skills and must be able to communicate effectively. Communication Skills: Proficiency in reading and writing; ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and effectively communicate across all management levels. Basic math skills: percentages, fractions, and measurements are necessary to perform this job at a satisfactory level. Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Must have the ability to lift, push, and pull up to 70 lbs. occasionally and ability to lift to 10 lbs. frequently. Ability to stand on hard surfaces for up to 12 hours per day and ability to work in confined spaces, walk, climb, bend and stoop. Job requires Repetitive gripping, pushing, and pulling. The temperature ranges from 40-75 degrees. Requirements: Refrigeration Maintenance positions require that you are currently enrolled in an Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance Program (proof of enrollment is required) OR have one year of experience working in Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance OR one year of classroom training from a Technical College (proof of training is required with a passing grade OR must have graduated from a technical college with a certification in Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance OR one year of HVAC experience Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 2ND SHIFT (United States of America) Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity 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. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here . Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and sear