Maintenance Helper

About the Role

Under close supervision, assists in very basic level duties of general maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse. Maintenance areas include battery and charger maintenance, electricity, plumbing, and carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining batteries and chargers in working order in accordance with OSHA Standard.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and repairs on the batteries and chargers as needed.
• Work in the battery changing room to facilitate and manage the battery changing process.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack, and battery changer.
• Clean and lubricate bearings, gears, and other machinery parts using rags, brushes, and a grease gun.
• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed.
• Assist in conducting tests of safety equipment (exit signs, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.) to ensure OSHA and operational standards.
• Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time, and be ready to work the assigned shift.
• Assist in keeping accurate preventive maintenance records.
• Keep work area clean and perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Perform related work and other job assignments as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude required.
• Mathematical and documentation skills necessary.
• May be expected to participate in HAZMAT responder training.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of various types of equipment in maintenance trades.
• Microsoft knowledge preferred.
• Prefer some maintenance or mechanical experience.
• Knowledge of general warehouse practices.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret pencil sketches and diagrams.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, if required, including on call.
• Must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: must get along with co-workers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; perform work activities requiring reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to criticism from a supervisor.

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 and 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 eyeglasses.
• 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.

Benefits

At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future. Our associates know what's in it for them – opportunity, purpose, and a values-driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world.

U.S. Only: Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).