About Pilgrim’s

Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It’s our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.

Pilgrim’s Arcadia Location
While Pilgrim’s is a global company, we offer a hometown feel within our complex located in Arcadia, WI. Pilgrim’s works with 150 local growers. We employ approximately 500 team members at our complex. We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!

Pilgrim’s wants YOU to join our Team as a AFTERNOOON SHIFT REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN! This position starts at $$29.30/hour - 34.82/hour plus $1.00/hour Shift Differential we are offering a $2000 Hiring Bonus! CARO, CIRO, Certified Operator recommended but not required. Benefits include:

• 5 Days of Vacation, after 60 days of employment
• Benefits at 60 days of employment, 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
• 70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry products
• Training provided with a trainer/mentor
• Advancement opportunities
• Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed within our facility. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are available to all team members and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Back-up Maintenance Mechanic (Refrigeration) is responsible for the maintenance, repair, construction, and modification of all refrigeration and heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment with special emphasis on ammonia refrigeration and compressor and boiler operations when needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Installs new equipment, repairs and modifies existing refrigeration/HVAC and boiler equipment.
• Performs necessary preventative maintenance on all equipment up to and including rebuilding compressors and broiler as needed and records necessary information.
• Assists in the investigation in areas of cost reduction, method improvement, quality improvement, yied control and provides suggestions.
• Provides feedback to supervisor regarding maintenance problems.
• Trains other maintenance mechanics in ammonia refrigerations/HVAC/boilder operation.
• Posses the ability and willingness to be state licensed should this be mandated.
• Possesses a minimum of two years experience in commeical refrigeration enviroment/boiler operation, or accredited education in the same.
• Possesses ability to work with limited supervision.
• Assists other maintenance mechanics in their duties when time permits.
• Weekend and overtime work frequently occurs nad is required.
• Shift flexibility when necessary.

EXPECTATIONS – all Team Members

• Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (To be determined by department supervisor.)
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and abilities in order to analyze evaluate, and solve mechanical problems.
• Behavior supports positive work environment. Examples: Lead by example, friendly, and excellent communication skills – listening, oral, and written.
• Working knowledge of NH3 refrigeration principles and understanding of plant refrigeration systems.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration procedures.
• Ability to read and understand schematics.
• Ability to arc and gas weld (overhead and bench)
• Considerable mechanical ability to analyze production machinery and their function and repair

EOE/Vet/Disabled