Refrigeration/HVAC Technician

McKee Foods Corporation
medical insurance, life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Arkansas, Gentry
555 McKee Drive (Show on map)
Oct 16, 2025
Join America's favorite family bakery since 1934-home of Little Debbie, Drake's Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You'll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you'll discover a better way to live and work. Pay $31.46-$38.53/ hour, depending on experience and qualifications Schedule 3rd Shift (Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 PM - 06:30 AM) Location 555 McKee Drive, Gentry AR 72734 Job Summary A Refrigeration Mechanic maintains, repairs, overhauls and performs preventive maintenance on all equipment that contains any type of refrigerant and on-air compressors used for plant compressed air systems. Also, any fan, intake or exhaust that provides ventilation for any McKee buildings in the Gentry area. Perform routine diagnostics and maintenance on automated building HVAC control system and adjust program changes as necessary Develop preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and make changes as necessary Maintain stock part inventory on assigned equipment Answer concern and complaint calls Assists supervisor as needed (i.e. new employee training, information research, parts inventory, persistent equipment problems, etc.) Assist in new equipment selection and installation Report daily via e-mail regarding work performed on shift Willing to take and apply electronic instrumentation programming Perform routine diagnostics and maintenance on automated building HVAC control system and adjust program changes as necessary. Develop preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and make changes as necessary. Maintain stock part inventory on assigned equipment. Answer concern and complaint calls. Assists supervisor as needed (i.e. new employee training, information research, parts inventory, persistent equipment problems, etc.). Assist in new equipment selection and installation. Report daily via e-mail regarding work performed on shift. Willing to take and apply electronic instrumentation programming. Required Qualifications Must have or be able to obtain an LTO license Strong commitment to and support of McKee Foods values, ethics, goals and objectives. Able to remain professional in stressful situations, and willingness to accept responsibility Excellent work, safety, and attendance record Ability to work with minimal supervision Must be customer oriented with excellent communication skills Strong trouble shooting skills Willing to take addition training as necessary Must have own tools Demonstrated mechanical aptitude Demonstrated electrical/electronic aptitude General Knowledge of HVACR principles and systems Possess or be willing to obtain CFC Universal certification. Ability to easily work with internal and external personnel (serviceman, vendors, sales personnel, etc.) Comply with conditions established by Corporate Risk Management to operate Company vehicles Preferred Qualifications 5 years' minimum experience performing service/maintenance on commercial/industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems Ability to read blueprints Experience with MAXIMO and basic computer skills Familiarity with Wonder Ware control systems Certificate of completion refrigeration and HVAC training course or equivalent experience CFC universal certification Experience working with commercial/industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems. Working knowledge of process chilling equipment and systems, cooling towers, reciprocating, centrifugal and screw type refrigeration/HVAC equipment and air compressors Working knowledge of process chilling equipment and systems, cooling towers, reciprocating, centrifugal and screw type refrigeration/HVAC equipment and air compressors Benefits Competitive weekly pay Profit-sharing cash bonus program 401(k) with matching contributions Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.) Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan Supplemental plans, including life insurance Fully paid parental leave Health Center and Pharmacy Tuition reimbursement Credit Union Exercise and recreation facility Wellness programs with incentives Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid) We are an Equal Opportunity Employer