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ID 26-3319
Date posted Jun. 29, 2026
Category Manufacturing Jobs Starting Pay:
$27.00 per hour Additional $2.00 shift differential from 3 p.m. -- 6 a.m.
Shift:
3rd
Hours:
11 pm -7:30 am
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 career.search@schwans.com. #LI-KC1 Apply Save Share This Job LinkedIn Facebook X Email Refrigeration Mechanic I check out this location Jobs For You Featured Jobs Recently Viewed Jobs Saved Jobs Part-Time Merchandiser Gastonia, North Carolina Merchandiser Part-Time Merchandiser Kannapolis, North Carolina Merchandiser Part-Time Merchandiser Albemarle, North Carolina Merchandiser You have not viewed any jobs. View Open Positions You currently have no saved jobs to view. Please browse our open positions and save your favorites. You will be able to view them here when you revisit this page. View Open Positions Sign up for Job Alerts Don't see what you're looking for? Sign up and we'll notify you when roles become available. Email Address • Interested In Category Location When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Add Manufacturing Jobs, Salina, Kansas, United States Remove Confirm Email By submitting your information, you acknowledge that you have read our privacy policy (opens in new window) and consent to receive email communication from
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