Refrigeration Operator

Location

Clifton, NJ

Wage

$37 – $43/hr

Employment Type

Part-time

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Posted on September 15, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, focusing on affordable access to ethnic food. The Refrigeration Operator role is a part-time position in Clifton, NJ, responsible for maintaining ammonia refrigeration systems and ensuring optimal operation.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain ammonia refrigeration and freon-based cooling systems.
  • Operate single, two-stage, and cascade ammonia systems.
  • Monitor and identify abnormal operating pressures and temperatures.
  • Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on refrigeration equipment.
  • Handle plumbing and repairs as needed.
  • Follow OSHA and EPA guidelines for hazardous materials.
  • Document system readings and provide reports.
  • Respond to emergency breakdowns of refrigeration systems.
  • Procure quotations for repairs and construction projects.
  • Train personnel on routine checks and SOPs.
  • Act on emergency and system malfunction situations.
  • Ensure all refrigeration equipment is functioning safely.
  • Assist in record-keeping and training compliance.

Requirements

  • Must possess a Blue Seal Toxic To Operating license issued by the state of New Jersey.
  • 5+ years of ammonia and freon-based refrigeration experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in cooling processes within food processing and storage.
  • Experience with screw and reciprocating compressors.
  • Work experience in ammonia system pump-downs and repairs.
  • Knowledge of chemical testing for cooling towers and ammonia systems preferred.
  • Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to understand refrigeration blueprints and P&ID.
  • Hazmat Responder Certification preferred.
  • Trained in lock-out, tag-out, and safe work practices.
  • Must be able to respond to emergencies 24/7.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Part-time position covering Thursday and Friday from 6pm to 6am.
  • Located in Clifton, NJ.

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Clifton, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $40/hr, this posting sits about 14% above the $35/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey — toward the top of a $29–$40/hr middle band drawn from 108 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 68% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Clifton, NJ

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Clifton, NJ, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 174 other active welding openings from 111 employers. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

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Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Northvale at $40/hr, Newark at $35/hr, and Totowa at $34/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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