Shift: 4:00 PM-4:00 AM

Hourly Rate: $28.36 an hour + $0.60 shift differential

The Refrigeration Mechanic is responsible for a variety of duties including but not limited to troubleshooting and repairing heating, ventilation, air, and refrigeration equipment involving ammonia or other refrigerants adhering to safety standards, performing daily checks on refrigeration systems/equipment, cleaning and changing filters while observing all safety regulations and ensuring GMP and quality standards are met.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position

• Regular attendance to ensure production requirements are met

• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, plans

• Knowledge of Planned Maintenance

• Excellent leadership skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Must be well organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to work individually as well as with others as a team

• Intermediate math skills

• Basic computer skills including knowledge of spreadsheets

• Ability to complete work/purchase requests

• Ability to move up to 75 lbs.

Job Duties**:**

• Troubleshoot and repair heating, ventilation, air, and refrigeration equipment involving ammonia or other refrigerants adhering to safety standards

• Perform daily checks on all refrigeration systems/equipment as required

• Lead the refrigeration team to accomplish tasks or resolve issues

• Replace and repair boilers, ammonia system, coolers, compressors, HVAC systems etc. as required

• Perform scheduled maintenance on evaporators and condensers

• Change and clean filters in a timely manner

• Monitor, clean, and repair plant systems (e.g., condensers, traps, filtrations, etc.)

• Requisition parts and supplies as needed

• Inspect and clean work areas using proper tools according to policy and procedure

• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner

• Repair/assist in replace; modify machinery, wiring, piping etc.

• Maintain and complete all required documentation following OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements (e.g., logs, records, checklist, etc.)

• May perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required**:**

• Advanced troubleshooting skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to solve problems independently

• Knowledge of Plant safety, GMP’s

• Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

• Ability to be LOTO/PIT/confined space certified

• Ability to be respirator trained

• Ability to be HAZMAT trained & a member of the HAZMAT team

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of refrigeration maintenance or related experience required. Commercial HVAC experience required. Industrial experience preferred.

Anticipated Close Date: March 15, 2026

Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa

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.