Refrigeration Mechanic

A Day in the Life

As a Refrigeration Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining critical building infrastructure and refrigeration systems in a warehouse setting. Your role includes performing repairs and preventative maintenance on a wide range of equipment including ammonia refrigeration systems, forklifts, conveyors, and material handling devices. You’ll support safe food storage operations by following a maintenance control schedule, ensuring all equipment meets company and regulatory standards, and responding promptly to alarms and facility needs. You will document all maintenance activities and collaborate with team members to ensure the workplace remains organized, safe, and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on a wide range of equipment including ammonia refrigeration systems, forklifts, conveyors, and material handling devices.
• Support safe food storage operations by following a maintenance control schedule, ensuring all equipment meets company and regulatory standards, and responding promptly to alarms and facility needs.
• Document all maintenance activities and collaborate with team members to ensure the workplace remains organized, safe, and efficient.
• For candidates who meet leadership qualifications, responsibilities may also include training technicians, directing team performance, and reviewing documentation prepared by team members.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Operator Level I Certificate in Ammonia Refrigeration
• 2–5 years of equipment maintenance experience
• 2–5 years of refrigeration maintenance and operations experience
• 1 year of MHE (Material Handling Equipment) fleet experience
• Ability to follow work procedures, safety rules, and food safety standards
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work at elevated heights
• Ability to maintain legible, accurate documentation

Qualifications

• Direct experience with refrigeration operations, specifically ammonia systems
• Mechanically adept, understands warehouse vehicle maintenance, and follows established safety and food safety procedures
• Capable of handling minor facility repairs and performing diagnostics across multiple systems
• Maintain accurate logs, handle scheduled tasks responsibly, and adapt to a physically demanding environment
• Communicate clearly with your team and management, report unsafe conditions appropriately, and contribute to an orderly and contamination-free environment
• Core Requirements: Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry knowledge, ability to perform basic math and write numeric and alphanumeric records, ability to pass Department of Transportation exam and mechanical aptitude test, ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stretch, and climb throughout the shift, ability to maintain legible, accurate documentation
• Preferred Requirements (Leadership Capacity): Experience assigning tasks and delegating fairly across team members, competence in evaluating performance within a team or work group, experience reviewing team documentation for accuracy and completeness

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive Wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leders invested in your training, career growth & development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

Values

• We put people first
• We are customer driven
• We value different perspectives
• We raise the bar
• We act as owners
• We are one team
• We build belonging
• We are committed to a healthy future