Smithfield Foods · 4 months ago
Refrigeration Technician- 2nd Shift
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22/hr - $25/hr
1+ years expSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. The Refrigeration Technician will perform duties related to refrigeration and boiler maintenance, assist other maintenance personnel, and ensure safe and efficient operations.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment
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
Ability to work independently
Willingness to work all shifts (days/evenings/overnights), extended hours and weekends
Preferred
Certification or degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance and/or related college or technical level course work
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits and More
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Recent News
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