About Us
Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.
What You’ll Do
•Learn and assist with maintenance on Automated Retrival and Storage Systems
•Maintain preventative maintenance records
•Attend and participate in all assigned training as directed
•This is a night shift position. Starting pay is $26.00 hr + additional pay for nights
What Experience You Need
•Basic Mechanical/Electrical Aptitude
•Prior mechancial and/or electrical experience
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 and 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 hands and power tools, 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 eyeglasses.
•Able to pass a physical and respiratory examination.
What Could Set You Apart
•Vocational/technical training or education in Mechatronics, Electro-mechanical studies, Industrial Maintenance or other related studies
•Ability to work night shift
•Industrial experience (manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, etc.)
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.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
Compensation Minimum
Compensation Maximum
Responsibilities Primary Responsibility:Under close supervision, develop the skill sets and experience to perform routine general maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse. Maintenance includes electricity, plumbing, lift truck, refrigeration, ammonia, and carpentry. This is an entry level position for a highly motivated, hard-working, person with a desire to grow their career in the maintenance field.Essential Functions:• Observes, learns, and assists with basic repairs, adjustment of doors, dock levelers, pallet racks, sweepers, sprinkler systems, forklifts, pallet trucks, and electrical work in accordance with OSHA Standards.• Attends and participates in all assigned training as directed.• Cleans, changes, and lubricates bearings, gears, and other machinery parts using rags, brushes, and grease gun.• Maintains tools, machinery, shop areas and keeps them in clean/operational condition.• Utilizes tools and equipment carefully as instructed.• Maintains batteries and chargers in working order in accordance with OSHA Standard.• Conducts tests of safety equipment (Exit signs, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.) to ensure OHSA and operational standards.• Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records.• Assists answering security alarm calls as needed.• Keeps work area 6S’d (clean, organized, etc.), and performs housekeeping duties as required.• Performs related work and other job assignments as required.• Actively learns to use tools and diagnostic equipment to perform basic maintenance functions.