Refrigeration Technician - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Nashville, TN

1d•$37 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to join their team. This role is crucial for maintaining the company's operations, which involve sustainably feeding people around the world. Smithfield emphasizes a culture grounded in gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation. The company offers challenging and rewarding careers where employees can grow, contribute, and make a real impact. This position is part of a team that plans and conducts equipment repairs, conducts routine audits and inspections, and responds to unplanned/emergency work requests. The role requires demonstrating strong safety leadership skills and following safe work practices, as well as maintaining open communication with operations. Food safety and good manufacturing practices must be followed, and the individual should be highly motivated and able to work independently.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 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

Nice To Haves

Certification or degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance and/or related college or technical level course work

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
May perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive Starting Pay - $36.52-$40.90/hr
$1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Relocation Assistance packages
Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
Opportunities for career growth
Professional development
Tuition assistance
LinkedIn Learning access
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children