Americold Logistics, LLC. hiring Maintenance Helper in Monmouth, Illinois, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Job DescriptionAmericold 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.

Primary ResponsibilityUnder minimal supervision, perform very basic level duties of general maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse. Maintenance areas include battery and charger maintenance, electricity, plumbing and carpentry, and may include transportation fleet preventive and routine maintenance.

What You’ll Do

• Maintains batteries and chargers in working order in accordance with OSHA Standard.
• Conducts Preventative Maintenance and Repairs on the batteries and chargers as needed.
• Works in the battery changing room to facilitate and manage the battery changing process.
• Operates a forklift, pallet jack and battery changer as needed.
• Cleans, lubricates bearings, gears of other machinery parts using rags, brushes and a grease gun.

What Experience And Education You Need

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude required.
• Mathematical and documentation skills necessary.
• Basic computer skills required (email, internet searches, basic data entry, etc.).
• May be expected to participate in HAZMAT responder training.

What Could Set You Apart

• Willingness to learn and ability to comprehend basic maintenance skills related to the job.
• Maintenance or mechanical experience preferred.
• Mathematical and documentation skills necessary.
• Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, if required, including on call.

Physical RequirementsThe 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

Work EnvironmentThe 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 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 and complies with applicable employment laws.

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