Refrigeration Mechanic

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.

Please submit comprehensive work history or a resume covering the past 18 months. Include all periods of employment, unemployment, self-employment, short-term jobs, caregiving, and education. Ensure you provide accurate month and year ranges for each period.

Pay

$28.08 – 34.47 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Plus $2.00 / hr shift premium for 3rd shift hours

Schedule

3rd Shift Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.

On-site

Location

10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Mechanic to join our Plant Engineering team. This role is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing refrigeration, HVAC, and compressed air systems (excluding product-conveying compressed air). The Refrigeration Mechanic will ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of these systems across all Collegedale facilities while supporting continuous improvement and training initiatives.

• Maintain, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on all refrigeration and HVAC systems, including refrigerant-containing equipment, air compressors, and ventilation systems.
• Diagnose issues and adjust automated HVAC building control systems.
• Develop and update preventive maintenance plans; manage spare parts inventory for assigned equipment.
• Respond promptly to service requests, equipment concerns, and complaints.
• Support equipment upgrades by assisting with selection, research, and installation.
• Train new team members and provide technical support to resolve recurring issues.
• Maintain accurate and timely reports of work performed, including daily email documentation.
• Participate in ongoing technical training, including electronic instrumentation and system programming.
• Collaborate with supervisors, vendors, and other departments to ensure efficient operation and reliability.

Required Qualifications

• Valid or obtainable LTO (Lift Truck Operator) license.
• Universal CFC certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Completion of Chattanooga State or equivalent refrigeration training program, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical/electronic aptitude.
• Demonstrated commitment to McKee Foods’ values, ethics, and operational goals.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable attendance and a solid safety record.
• Must supply and maintain personal tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external partners (vendors, contractors, and service providers).
• Must meet Corporate Risk Management requirements for operating company vehicles.
• Willingness to participate in additional company-sponsored training as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience servicing and maintaining commercial or industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Familiarity with advanced HVACR systems, including process chilling equipment, cooling towers, and reciprocating, centrifugal, and screw-type compressors.
• Experience using MAXIMO CMMS and general computer applications.
• Familiarity with Wonderware or other automated control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Certificate of completion from a recognized HVAC/refrigeration training program.

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)