Forklift Technician 1
Company: Americold
Location: Lula
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Americold provides temperature-controlled warehousing and
transportation to food producers, restaurants, schools and retail
outlets such as grocery stores. We're proud to provide an essential
link in the food industry supply chain and to help put food on
tables around the world. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Americold owns
and operates temperature-controlled warehouses around the world. We
have over 16,000 associates and offer a wide variety of career
opportunities - from warehouse forklift operators and supervisors
to accounting, administration, business development, customer
support, engineering, transportation, and technology solutions
positions.Primary Responsibility: Under general supervision,
perform routine material handling equipment (MHE), repairs and
preventative maintenance throughout the warehouse. Provide
maintenance support as necessary to ensure operational objectives
are met. Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of material
handling equipment and other powered industrial equipment as
assigned. Perform general refrigeration, dock door/leveler,
plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance as needed. Essential
Functions: Performs preventative maintenance, repair and adjustment
of material handling equipment. Inspects forklifts, pallet jacks,
and other material handling equipment to ensure compliance with
OSHA and operational standards. Maintain batteries and chargers in
working order in accordance with OSHA Standards. Performs routine
maintenance on various types of warehouse equipment in accordance
with OSHA Standards. Tests, maintains, and evaluates equipment
performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, and
any other testing instruments. Maintains tools and machinery in
good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed.
Conducts tests of safety equipment to ensure OHSA and operational
standards. Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records within
the CMMS system. Keeps work area 6S'd (clean, organized, etc.), and
performs housekeeping duties as required. Performs other
maintenance related work and job assignments as
required.Qualifications & Experience: High school diploma or
general education degree (GED) required. 2 years' employment
maintenance relatable experience (i.e.: automotive mechanic, diesel
mechanic, equipment rental mechanic, etc.) or relevant Technical
School certification/vocational program. Required to successfully
complete assigned technical training and/or mechanical-electrical
courses. Required train in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the
certification. Basic computer skills required (email, internet
searches, basic data entry, etc.).Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of general MHE practices. Strong communication and
interpersonal skills. Mathematical and documentation skills
necessary. Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented
situations. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Proficient use of testing equipment. Must be able to work flexible
shifts if required, including on call. Ability to troubleshoot and
diagnose down to the component level on all material handling
equipment. Share knowledge, train and support the development of
others. Must show proficiency in SAP PM (CMMS) with respect to
their duties and responsibilities within 60 days.Physical
Requirements:The physical demands described below are
representative of those that must be met to successfully perform
the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of the job. May be required to tolerate working
environment with inside controlled temperatures of 20 degrees
Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold
and precipitation). Must be able to work at heights in excess of 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. 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. Contact lenses are prohibited when working with
ammonia. Able to work nights and weekends. Able to pass a physical
and respiratory exam.Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
Keywords: Americold, Athens , Forklift Technician 1, Professions , Lula, Georgia
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