Industrial Refrigeration Maintenance (Claryville Facility) 2nd Shift

Company: Tyson Foods
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: October 30, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended . Job Details: If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world's expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer growth opportunities and room for advancement. This facility produces hot dogs, cocktails, and sliced meats. Position Description: Refrigeration Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the refrigeration systems while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Leveling (pay) is determined during the interview process based on skillset, knowledge, and experience. Responsibilities: Conduct chemical testing to maintain appropriate levels in the water to allow optimum performance of equipment and to prevent scaling of the tubes. Additional duties as assigned by management. Requirements: 2 years industrial maintenance experience (including ammonia and electrical) or graduate from an industrial maintenance program or related discipline. Able and willing to operate and maintain ammonia screw compressor package for refrigeration and perform routine preventative maintenance on refrigeration equipment and make repairs as required to maintain proper food temperatures according to USDA and company standards. Able and willing to maintain ammonia evaporators and their control stations to ensure adequate temperatures in specific areas to meet USDA and company standards. Able and willing to maintain ammonia condensers to ensure efficiency and liquid levels in the ammonia vessels remain at the required points which complete the refrigeration cycle. Able and willing to maintain boilers and steam controls to facilitate processing, cooking and sanitation processes based on USDA and production requirements. Able and willing to maintain ammonia vessels and liquid pumps to adequately supply ammonia or oil or both to the appropriate areas to ensure that required temperatures are achieved as required per USDA and company production standards. Communication Skills: Proficiency in reading and writing; ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and effectively communicate across all management levels. Computer Skills: Basic computer skills will be necessary to log in information, to process daily work orders and to complete the required documentation. Able and willing to learn and utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Basic math skills: percentages, fractions, and measurements are necessary to perform this job at a satisfactory level. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Must have the ability to lift, push, and pull up to 70 lbs. occasionally and ability to lift to 10 lbs. frequently. Able and willing to stand on hard surfaces for up to 12 hours per day and work in confined spaces, walk, climb, bend and stoop. Job requires repetitive gripping, pushing, and pulling. The temperature ranges from 40-75 degrees. Must be flexible regarding work hours & schedule. Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 2ND SHIFT (United States of America) Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. 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; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here. Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

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