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Refrigeration Technician

Mountaire Farms
Lumber, NC Intern
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/17/2026
Job Description

Night Shift (4 days/ 12 hours)

Level B Refrigeration mechanics have RETA I Certification and are in process of RETA Level II Certification. Competent with routine/non-routine refrigeration preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installation. They repair, troubleshoot, maintain, inspect, and adjust complex refrigeration processes in the plant to provide uninterrupted cooling requirements.

Required

Duties/Activities Required by Job

  • Perform routine and non-routine preventative maintenance as scheduled.
  • Complete work orders as assigned.
  • Set up/tear down/adjust equipment.
  • Repair, troubleshoot, maintain, inspect, and adjust refrigeration processes
  • Adhere to all safety requirements, including PPE, preventing, and reporting unsafe acts and conditions. Lock out Tag out procedures and Process Safety Management related matters

Educations/Experience Requirements

  • H/S, Technical , Vocational or advanced schooling, formal training and/or general-level maintenance with journeyman and/or certifications in one or more disciplines
  • 3-5 yrs. Industrial Manufacturing or Skilled Trades, previous work-related experience, may include a combination of on-the-job and informal training
  • RETA I Certification will be enrolled in Level II class , HazMat Trained. Competent with basic theory, practical knowledge and skills to safely and successfully function as a mid-level mechanic.

About Us

Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.

Mountaire Overview

ABOUT THE TEAM

Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Total Compensation

Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!

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