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 DoPerforms all 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. Inspects forklifts, pallet jacks, and other operating equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards. Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records. Prepare and issue work schedules, deadlines, and duty assignments for maintenance staff. Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
What Experience You NeedHigh School diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Certified in all RETA Courses. External hires must, as a condition of employment, complete all (8) course during the first 24 months. HAZMAT certification required. 2 plus years maintenance mechanic experience.Physical Requirements: Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks May require travel by automobile and airplane up for business May require a visit facility operations in temperatures at or below freezing May carry loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds Requires the use of various electronic tools Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to constructive feedback from executive managementAmericold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
What Could Set You ApartIndustrial Ammonia Refrigeration Experience or Certifications(RETA, GCAP, etc) Experience as a senior maintenance tech or lead tech Other relevant trainings/certs (MHE, forklift, refrigeration, HVAC, etc)
What We OfferOur 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 MinimumCompensation MaximumEmployment Type: FULL_TIME