Refrigeration Mechanic - Livingston Prepared (Nights)

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Essential Functions

Rate: $37.75

(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am).

• To perform all duties as specified at the level 8 classification, including, but not limited to observing and making necessary adjustments and/or repair to ammonia systems, air compressors, chilled water, chlorine, ice maker and delivery, HVAC and hot water generation and delivery systems.
• Monitor and make adjustments to product cooler temperatures.
• Respond to trouble calls appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned to include: general cleaning and/or assisting other crews if required and maintain safety, housekeeping, sanitation and food safety requirements while performing job duties.
• Help maintain and improve quality and food safety, to insure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the refrigeration field or a combination of experience and instruction may be acceptable.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and make on-the-spot corrections in emergency situations.
• Must have good written and verbal English-communications skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• A refrigeration mechanical test will be administered and utilized to determine the skill level.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work from a ladder.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, pass a SCBA physical exam.
• Must be certified or become certified to work on Freon systems.
• Must be able to work weekends and rotating shifts.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check.

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.