Job Description

Primary Responsibility :

Under close supervision, performs routine general maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse. Maintenance areas include electricity, plumbing, lift truck, refrigeration, ammonia, and carpentry.

What You’ll Do :

• Performs basic repair and adjustment of refrigeration system, doors, dock boards, pallet racks, sweepers, sprinkler systems, forklifts, pallet trucks, and electrical work in accordance with OSHA Standards.

• Cleans, changes, and lubricates bearings, gears, and other machinery parts using rags, brushes, and grease gun.

• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed.

• Maintain batteries and chargers in working order in accordance withy OSHA Standard.

• Conducts test of safety equipment (Exit signs, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.) to ensure OHSA and operational standards.

What Experience and Education You Need :

•1 - 3 years maintenance mechanic experience.

• Highschool diploma or GED

• Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude required.

• Must have basic level knowledge of OSHA PSM program

What Could Set You Apart :

• Knowledge of general warehouse practices.

• Candidates with RETA courses preferred. However, as a condition of employment, selected candidates will be required to complete (4) courses during the first 12 months.

• HAZMAT trained candidates are preferred. However, as a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to be trained in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification.

• Must be able to work flexible shifts if required, including on-call.

• ISO knowledge preferred

Physical Requirements :

• May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of –15 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation)

• Must tolerate heights up to 35 ft. and be able to access elevated platforms and catwalks

• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs

• Frequently required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; and crouch

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to use hand and power tools

• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and/or manipulate parts & tools

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Either naturally or with the aid of eye glasses

• Able to work nights and weekends

• Able to pass a physical and respiratory exam

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer :

Our associates know the answer to the question What’s in it for me We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Conveyor Systems
• Forklifts (Hyster, Jungheinrich)

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