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Refrigeration Mechanic I
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Summary

Location

Marshall

Type

full-time

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About this role

Starting Pay: $24.00 per hour
Additional $1.50 shift differential from 6 p.m. -- 6 a.m.
Shift: 1st
Hours: 5 Week Rotating Schedule
 
What We Offer:
  • Weekly Friday pay
  • Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
  • 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
  • Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
    • 3 Health Plans
    • 2 Dental Plans
    • 2 Vision Plans
    • Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
    • Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
    • Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support
If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you. This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!
 
What You Will Do:
  • Conduct daily inspections and preventive maintenance on refrigeration equipment including air conditioners, compressors, evaporators, and freon units to ensure optimal operation and compliance with safety standards.
  • Perform repairs and overhauls on ammonia refrigeration systems, including replacing motors, pumps, switches, safety controls, solenoids, and fuses across plant refrigeration areas.
  • Maintain and monitor boilers, evaporators, and condensers, ensuring proper water treatment, airflow, and functioning of fans and glycol pumps.
  • Assist with equipment setup/teardown, fabrication, and installation of new plant machinery, supporting major repairs and construction projects as needed.
  • Adhere strictly to facility safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, and participate in Hazmat training and team activities.
What You Will Bring:
  • High school diploma or GED; two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred.
  • Minimum of 0 to 1 year of related experience, ideally in an ammonia refrigeration environment.
  • Knowledge of general refrigeration maintenance, electrical, HVAC, or plumbing, along with refrigeration maintenance boilers and ammonia compressors, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Qualify for HAZMAT certification and be able to obtain a boiler license.
  • Ability to comply with all general safety policies and procedures in accordance with Company, Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Schwan's Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [email protected].
Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required

Years of Related Experience: 0-2 year of related experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: NATE Ready to Work (required)

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

Other facts

Tech stack
Refrigeration Maintenance,Electrical,HVAC,Plumbing,Ammonia Refrigeration,Boilers,Preventive Maintenance,Safety Protocols,Hazmat Training,Equipment Setup,Inspections,Repairs,Compliance,Team Activities,Lockout/Tagout,Water Treatment

About Schwan's Company

As one of the fastest-growing leaders and producers in North America’s food industry, Schwan’s Company is dedicated to bringing people and cultures together through global flavors and delicious ethnic cuisine. Our commitment to this is reflected in the innovative foods we produce, our iconic brands and through a team of exceptional talent.

Today, as a subsidiary of CJ CheilJedang, Schwan’s is a fast-paced, forward-thinking company that’s on its way to bigger and better things. We are a leading food marketer, with trusted brands like RED BARON®, FRESCHETTA®, BIG DADDY'S™ and TONY'S™ pizza, EDWARDS® and MRS. SMITH'S® desserts, and BIBIGO® and PAGODA® Asian-style foods. And, with manufacturing operations in California, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas, we are well-prepared to deliver a great experience to our consumers wherever they shop and eat.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1952

What you'll do

  • Conduct daily inspections and preventive maintenance on refrigeration equipment to ensure optimal operation. Perform repairs and overhauls on ammonia refrigeration systems and assist with equipment setup and installation.

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What does a Refrigeration Mechanic I do at Schwan's Company?

As a Refrigeration Mechanic I at Schwan's Company, you will: conduct daily inspections and preventive maintenance on refrigeration equipment to ensure optimal operation. Perform repairs and overhauls on ammonia refrigeration systems and assist with equipment setup and installation..

Why join Schwan's Company as a Refrigeration Mechanic I?

Schwan's Company is a leading Food and Beverage Manufacturing company.

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The Refrigeration Mechanic I position at Schwan's Company is based in Marshall, Minnesota, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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