Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Do you have a taste for something big? If you're looking for the opportunity to reach your potential, consider Conagra Brands as your next career destination. At Conagra, we're known for iconic brands like Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Angie's BOOMCHICKPOP, Chef Boyardee, Swiss Miss and more!

We are hiring for a NH3 tech to help produce biscuits, hotcakes, and McGriddles at our Louisville, KY facility. You will report to the facilities manager.

• Third shift
• Location:
  
  Onsite at our Louisville, KY plant
• Hourly Rate: $39.25 +.75 shift differential

Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will maintain safe and reliable ammonia refrigeration and utility systems in a fast‑paced environment. You will complete technical repairs, monitor system performance, document key operating data, and support a strong safety culture across the plant.

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on utility equipment
• Complete logs and documentation for boilers, compressors, temperatures, and pressures
• Maintain refrigerant records and related compliance paperwork
• Service, repair, and rebuild valves, pumps, and related components
• Monitor room temperatures and adjust the hot water heater as needed
• Respond to alarms and communicate issues to the shift team
• Follow Safety, HACCP, GMP, Food Safety, and PSM/RMP requirements
• Participate in the Process Safety Management Program and Safety pillar
• Coordinate work with contractors
• Support major and minor repairs on boilers, ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, air compressors, fire systems, and cooling towers
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED
• Required: Two years of experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems
• RETA CARO or CIRO certification or the willingness to obtain one within 90 days
• Desired:
  Experience in utilities such as HVAC/R, controls, or electrical
• Strong troubleshooting focus and commitment to safe work practices

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health:
  Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
• Wealth:
  Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
• Growth:
  Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
• Balance:
  Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.