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Refrigeration Technician

Cargill
Cargill Salary
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/24/2026
New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: West Columbia, SC

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: 2nd

Compensation: $30.25/hr

Benefits Information

  • $.50 cent shift differential
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

  • Ensure refrigeration, boiler, and HVAC systems are operating properly through monitoring, PMs, and repairs
  • Participate in activities (training, system reviews, documentation) with the ammonia PSM program
  • Miscellaneous tasks and duties assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Ability to read/write/speak English
  • Must be willing and able to be trained in Hazmat Level A Entry
  • Must have current knowledge of commercial/industrial refrigeration
  • Must have current working knowledge of mechanical drawings, P & IDs and schematics
  • Technical degree in a HVAC or ammonia refrigeration or equivalent work experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration
  • Must be able to wear a full-face respirator

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous Cargill experience
  • Previous production/maintenance/refrigeration experience
  • Work history in the past 12 months
  • RETA/IIAR training and certification
  • Previous experience with regulated PSM programs
  • Electrical or mechanical experience

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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