Refrigeration Technician - 1st Shift

Job description

Bakkavor delivers premium fresh prepared foods that are developed using innovative, chef-curated recipes. We offer a wide array of private label products to the nation’s prominent grocery retailers and food service operators. Whether its fresh-made meals, artisanal breads & pizza, soups & sauces, dips, hummus, burritos; we bring scratch-cooking fresh to our customers at scale. Delighting consumers with healthy, convenient and delicious options.

We are a leading global fresh food manufacturer with over 18,000 employees across 48 sites in 5 countries. In the US, we employ close to 1,000 employees, which operate from multiple facility locations nationwide. Our employees’ dedication to the highest standards of food quality and safety coupled with our commitment to our customer have positioned us well for continued growth and expansion.

Our passion for food is unwavering. We are committed to disrupting the consumer landscape, driven by insights, to deliver market-relevant products. Come be a part of the exponential growth at Bakkavor USA!

Refrigeration Technician Job Description

We are looking for an experienced industrial refrigeration technician or mechanic to join our maintenance and repair team. As a refrigeration technician, you will be responsible for processing and completing work orders, installing new refrigeration systems, troubleshooting mechanical failures, and performing equipment maintenance. You may also be required to advise on equipment upgrades and alternate cooling units.

To ensure success as a refrigeration technician, you should have advanced knowledge of and refrigeration systems and HVAC, good mechanical skills, and excellent troubleshooting skills. Ultimately, a top-class refrigeration technician expertly installs, repairs, and maintains refrigeration equipment with the least amount of down-time.

Refrigeration Technician Responsibilities:

Processing and completing work orders.

Ordering equipment supplies, repair modules, and sundries for the order.

Reading and interpreting blueprints and compliance schematics.

Installing climate control systems, refrigeration units, and beverage equipment.

Observing and testing newly installed systems.

Troubleshooting refrigeration equipment failures.

Maintaining stock levels.

Replacing worn seals, outer shells, and worn-out motors.

Informing clients of repair costs and alternate cooling options.

Refrigeration Technician Requirements:

High school diploma or GED.

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Previous experience as a refrigeration technician.

Refrigeration systems certification.

Braising and soldering skills.

Knowledge of local building codes.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and compliance schematics.

Advanced mechanical and diagnostic skills.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Charlotte, NC 28273: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

HVAC: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

EPA Type II (Preferred)

Work Location: In person