We are looking for great, hard-working people to join our winning team "Team Rose Hill." We are a locally-owned and operated business in Duplin County and are looking for long-term team members to join our family. This line worker job category can include a variety of jobs on both 1st and 3rd shift.
Even better than joining a winning team in a family-oriented work environment is our benefits package! We offer great medical, dental and vision insurance at a very low cost to the employee (less than $15 a week for single coverage and we do have family coverage.) We also have a health clinic that is free to employees with free prescription refills on maintenance medication. We also have life insurance, 401K with a company match after 6 months and 40 hours of PTO after your first 90 days with 80 hours after a year. Paid holidays, chaplain programs and tuition scholarships are a few extra benefits that are available. Go online to find out more about our company. And keep in mind that close to 100% of our managers and supervisors started off in a general production position - which means job advancement is possible for anyone who wants to be a long-term member of our team.
To apply: go to www.houseofraeford.com and select "CAREERS" and North Carolina jobs - select Line Worker at Rose Hill.
Or - apply online at Join Our Team | House of Raeford
The Poultry Refrigeration Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing refrigeration and freezing systems within a poultry processing facility. This role ensures proper product temperatures, food safety compliance, and reliable operation of ammonia or Freon-based refrigeration systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and maintain refrigeration and freezer systems
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on compressors, evaporators, condensers, and control systems
- Monitor system pressures, temperatures, and alarms
- Respond to refrigeration system failures and emergency situations
- Maintain accurate logs, readings, and maintenance documentation
- Follow ammonia safety, PSM, and emergency response procedures
- Perform lockout/tagout and safety checks before maintenance activities
- Coordinate repairs with maintenance, production, and sanitation teams
- Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, USDA)
- Assist with startup, shutdown, and defrost operations
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; technical certification preferred
- Previous industrial refrigeration experience required (food or poultry processing preferred)
- Knowledge of ammonia (NH₃) and/or Freon-based systems
- Understanding of refrigeration controls, valves, pumps, and sensors
- Ability to read schematics, P&IDs, and system diagrams
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, and lift throughout the shift
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, or elevated environments
- Ability to wear respirators and safety equipment
Work Environment
- Poultry processing facility, engine rooms, freezers, and rooftops
- Exposure to cold temperatures, chemicals, noise, and pressurized systems
- On-call or emergency response rotation may be required
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; technical certification preferred
- Previous industrial refrigeration experience required (food or poultry processing preferred)
- Knowledge of ammonia (NH₃) and/or Freon-based systems
- Understanding of refrigeration controls, valves, pumps, and sensors
- Ability to read schematics, P&IDs, and system diagrams
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, and lift throughout the shift
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, or elevated environments
- Ability to wear respirators and safety equipment
Pay: $14.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
