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Refrigeration Maintenance - 1st Shift - Waverly, NE

Tyson Foods
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Mar 2026

About the role

Job Details:

Hours: 2nd shift; 2:00 pm -10:30 pm, Monday through Friday, some weekends required.

Pay range: $24.65 - $35.25 in addition to a $2/hr shift differential and $2/hr attendance incentive. Additional premiums for CIRO or CARO certifications

 

SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for running the ammonia refrigeration and chlorine systems with minimal supervision. Refrigeration Technicians perform maintenance and repairs on the machines and equipment related to boilers and refrigeration and constantly monitor the status of the ammonia system in accordance with Process Safety Management.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

  • Installation and set-up of equipment as needed
  • Monitor and make necessary adjustments to refrigeration system and related equipment
  • Perform preventative maintenance checks and inspections of assigned equipment completing required documentation
  • Provide pass-down to following shift Technician
  • Assists experienced Technicians in troubleshooting of equipment and system, assisting with necessary repairs
  • Completes shift log book and other required paperwork
  • Assist within department as needed inclusive of assisting with waste-water duties.
  • Other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Understanding of Ammonia Refrigeration systems
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools
  • Strong mechanical background required
  • Able to identify industry standard parts
  • Electrical experience required
  • Able to operate safely and effectively working with and around moving machinery
  • Ability to work around blood at times, indoors, exposed to marked changes in temperature and humidity
  • Willingness to work overtime as required

 

Education and/or Experience:

  • Prefer minimum of 2 years’ experience in ammonia refrigeration
  • Formal training program completion or certification can be used in place of experience requirement
  • Training in electrical principals and troubleshooting preferred

 

Communication Skills:

  • Must be able to communicate effectively

Physical Requirements / Environment: 

  • Stand/Walk:  Continuously
  • Lift/Carry: 
    • Frequently 1-10lbs
    • Occasionally 11-34 lbs
  • Other Requirements:
    • Bend/Stoop, Squat, Crawl, Reach Above Shoulder, Crouch, Kneel, Balance, Push/Pull; Occasionally
    • Simple & Firm Grasping, Fine Manipulation required
    • Physical Environment: Continuously: Working around moving machinery, working in a damp, slippery and cold environment (Below 40° F)

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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;

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