Chicago sits at the center of the Midwest cold chain, with major refrigerated warehouse and food processing operations in Cicero and Joliet as well as the city's near west side. Top employers include Lineage Logistics, Americold, Kraft Heinz, and US Foods. Chicago metro average salary for refrigeration technicians is $72,000 per year. Nearby hiring hubs include Joliet, Aurora, Cicero, Elgin, and Gary, Indiana. The City of Chicago requires a refrigeration contractor license for systems above 15 tons.
Check out open refrigeration jobs in Chicago below.