TYSON FOODS -VICKSBURG PLANT: 2nd Shift REFRIGERATION MAINTENANCE Personnel

Job Details:

 Pay is commensurate with experience. 

SIGN ON Bonus Eligible and Payout Structure qualifications are below:
 

After 30 Days of employment: $500.00
After 90 Days of employment:  $750.00
After 180 Days of employment: $1,250.00
After 365 Days of employment: $2,500.00

Must be able to understand labels, read recipes, follow instructions, and communicate effectively.
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The supervisor will conduct interviews and will choose the best candidate at their discretion.
Qualifications:
REHIRES ARE SUBJECT TO A 366 DAY WAIT PERIOD, cannot have worked for Tyson more than 3 times. 

Must have a minimum of (2) years of mechanic work experience or be a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program documented on your application and or uploaded resume. 
CANDIDATES THAT HAVE WORKED FOR TYSON FOODS OR TYSON AFFILIATES 3 OR MORE TIMES WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR REHIRE.
 

Maintenance – Refrigeration  

Job Description Summary 

The Maintenance – Refrigeration Technician (Mid-Level) is responsible for the safe operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the plant’s industrial refrigeration systems. This role performs preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance independently and plays a critical role in ammonia safety, food safety, and regulatory compliance. The position supports OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), EPA Risk Management Program (RMP), and Tyson policies in a fresh food manufacturing environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

Refrigeration Operations & Maintenance 

• Operate, monitor, and maintain industrial refrigeration systems, including compressors, evaporators, condensers, vessels, valves, and control systems 

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on refrigeration equipment 

• Independently troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control-related refrigeration issues 

• Monitor system pressures, temperatures, oil levels, and alarms; take corrective action as needed 

• Respond promptly to refrigeration system failures to protect product integrity and plant operations 

• Perform system startups, shutdowns, and changeovers safely 

• Complete work orders and document maintenance activities accurately in the CMMS 

• Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives 

Ammonia Safety & Emergency Response 

• Actively support ammonia refrigeration safety in compliance with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP requirements 

• Serve as a trained responder during ammonia incidents in accordance with the facility Emergency Response Plan 

• Respond to ammonia alarms, leaks, or releases following established procedures 

• Assist with system isolation, shutdowns, ventilation, and mitigation activities as directed 

• Identify and report ammonia odors, abnormal system conditions, or safety concerns immediately 

• Utilize required PPE, including respiratory protection, when responding to ammonia-related events 

• Participate in ammonia emergency drills, training, and incident reviews 

PSM / RMP Compliance Responsibilities 

• Support full compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA Risk Management Program requirements 

• Perform mechanical integrity inspections and maintenance on covered refrigeration equipment 

• Accurately complete PSM-related documentation, logs, and inspection records 

• Follow Management of Change (MOC), lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, and confined space procedures 

• Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-ups 

• Support continuous improvement of refrigeration safety and compliance programs 

Fresh Plant Environment Expectations 

• Maintain refrigeration systems supporting raw and fresh product processing and storage 

• Ensure all maintenance activities protect food safety, sanitation, and product integrity 

• Work in cold, wet, humid, and mechanical room environments 

• Be available for off-shift, weekend, or emergency response coverage as required