Tyson Foods
REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN - All Shifts (Kansas City)
Tyson Foods, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
# ***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:**To feed a changing world, it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room, every Tyson Foods team member plays a key role in our success. That is where you come in. We are hiring immediately for a **Refrigeration Technician**.**ATTN Prior Tyson Workers:**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.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: **(***Experience must be documented on your application)** 1+ years of industrial refrigeration experience; Education (possess industrial refrigeration diploma or currently enrolled in a technical school) in lieu of experience. Operator 1 or RETA 1 license preferred.**JOB DESCRIPTION****POSITION SUMMARY:** Food Production - Refrigeration Technician - Full-Time - Kansas City, KSThis facility is a highly automated meat processing/packaging facility located in Kansas City, KS. This position works overnight, 12-hour shifts; 6am-6pm, or 6 pm - 6 am. Rotating two-week schedule with a 3-day weekend off every other week**.****Pay Range: $29.75 to $42.50/HR** **(***Pay commensurate with experience)*With little to no supervision provide maintenance support to ensure the safe and effective operation of ammonia refrigeration systems, HCFC systems, hot water, compressed air, and steam systems. Must be able to safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned production equipment and the ability to effectively interact with all plant personnel to accomplish plant and individual goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:**(***Include, but are not limited to, the following)** Performing and consulting on robust preventative maintenance and refrigeration repairs.* Expertly performing emergency mechanical or electrical repairs, andtroubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, pump, pressure, and hydraulic plant equipment.* Understanding boiler theory, RETA Operator I, and IIAR Basic NH3 Refrigeration schematics will be required for this role.* Must be able to pass a HAZ-Mat physical and pass the training to be certified as an Emergency Responder Technician Level and participate on the Emergency Response Team.* Must assist and support training and development of more junior Refrigeration Technicians.* Also responsible for minimizing downtime due to equipment and system failure.* Basic math skills; percentages, fractions and measurements* Must have **Process Safety Management (PSM)** experience.* Knowledge of Industrial Maintenance including Pneumatics, PLC’s, Motor controls, and shop equipment operation desired.* Other duties as assigned.FOR ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:* *(The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation)** Must be willing and able to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. occasionally* Must be willing and able to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day* Must be willing and able to work in confined and tall spaces, walk, climb, utilize a ladder, operate a lift, bend and stoop* Must be willing and able to perform repetitive gripping, pushing and pulling* Must be willing and able to perform frequent overhead work* Must be willing and able to work with temperatures inside plant that may vary from -25 degrees to over 100 degrees and outside work will be required**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**ALL SHIFTS (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 .**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.Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations.
Join us on the journey.At Tyson, we are raising expectations for how much good people can do. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.To learn more about our culture, please read .Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.**Benefits**
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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** — offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further — while *we* invest in your future.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans**
Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan.
Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you’ve completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan. Your contributions and Tyson’s contributions to the plans are always 100% vested. #J-18808-Ljbffr
RESPONSIBILITIES:**(***Include, but are not limited to, the following)** Performing and consulting on robust preventative maintenance and refrigeration repairs.* Expertly performing emergency mechanical or electrical repairs, andtroubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, pump, pressure, and hydraulic plant equipment.* Understanding boiler theory, RETA Operator I, and IIAR Basic NH3 Refrigeration schematics will be required for this role.* Must be able to pass a HAZ-Mat physical and pass the training to be certified as an Emergency Responder Technician Level and participate on the Emergency Response Team.* Must assist and support training and development of more junior Refrigeration Technicians.* Also responsible for minimizing downtime due to equipment and system failure.* Basic math skills; percentages, fractions and measurements* Must have **Process Safety Management (PSM)** experience.* Knowledge of Industrial Maintenance including Pneumatics, PLC’s, Motor controls, and shop equipment operation desired.* Other duties as assigned.FOR ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:* *(The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation)** Must be willing and able to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. occasionally* Must be willing and able to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day* Must be willing and able to work in confined and tall spaces, walk, climb, utilize a ladder, operate a lift, bend and stoop* Must be willing and able to perform repetitive gripping, pushing and pulling* Must be willing and able to perform frequent overhead work* Must be willing and able to work with temperatures inside plant that may vary from -25 degrees to over 100 degrees and outside work will be required**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**ALL SHIFTS (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 .**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.Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations.
Join us on the journey.At Tyson, we are raising expectations for how much good people can do. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.To learn more about our culture, please read .Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.**Benefits**
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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** — offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further — while *we* invest in your future.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans**
Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan.
Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you’ve completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan. Your contributions and Tyson’s contributions to the plans are always 100% vested. #J-18808-Ljbffr