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Refrigeration Technician

Lopez Foods
Cherokee, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/21/2026

$27-35/hour, DOE | 3rd Shift |

Lopez Foods in Cherokee, IA is now hiring for 3rd shift Refrigeration Technicians.

Shifts Available Include:

Sunday-Wednesday & Wednesday-Sunday

This position requires an organized individual, who is self-motivated and can work independently and perform assigned tasks efficiently with minimum supervision.

Lopez Foods has a generous benefit package including very affordable health/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, 401k with a generous employer match, paid vacation and holidays and the opportunity to work locally with a great company that values the importance of work/life balance for their employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The purpose of Utility Refrigeration Technician is to maintain, diagnose, repair, rebuild, adjust, perform preventive maintenance and install equipment within and around the facility to keep the production operational and have zero loss of production.

  • This individual will perform the duties of a Refrigeration Technician and assist other maintenance personnel on his/her shift and will be responsible for all necessary paperwork and documentation as they relate to the job.
  • Make rounds keep logs of daily operations and events for the engine room and refrigeration equipment throughout the facility.
  • Maintain and troubleshooting of ammonia refrigeration compressors, condensers, pumps, vessels / recirculators, purgers, evaporators / RMAU’s, heat exchangers, and control valves / isolation valves while using the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s guidelines.
  • Pass a physical, pulmonary test, respirator fit test and meet the requirements for Haz-Mat team (Must be able to wear a Level A chemical suit) on an annual basis.
  • Perform Line & Equipment Opening procedures.
  • Obtain RETA 1 and 2 Certificates within 2 years
  • Obtain boiler certification.

QUALIFICATIONS:

**Maintenance Technicians or candidates with extensive maintenance experience, HVAC or electrical experience interested in working in refrigeration maintenance are encouraged to apply**

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent and strong reading, math, writing, analytical, skills required.
  • Experience with Air Compressor‘s and Air dryers
  • Electrical experience and troubleshooting in low and high voltage circuits, motors, and controls.
  • Basic knowledge of computers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Must be able to work in confined spaces.
  • Ability to work in -40 to 100 degree temperatures
  • Must not be afraid of heights
  • Must be highly safety conscious
  • Ability to lift in-excess of 50lbs.
  • Ability to work in cold, wet and humid environments

Lopez Foods Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F/Vet/Disabled. Pre-hire Drug Screen/Background Check Required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $35

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