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Torrey Holistics

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Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform repairs and ensure equipment compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, along with mechanical knowledge and certifications in HAZMAT and RETA. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work flexible hours, contributing to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefit programs
Values-oriented company culture

Qualifications

  • High School Graduate or GED required.
  • Experience with HAZMAT and RETA certification preferred.
  • 8+ years of maintenance experience is highly favorable.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct maintenance and repairs on refrigeration systems and electrical work.
  • Inspect and test equipment for compliance.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain equipment as per standards.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge
Troubleshooting
Compliance with OSHA

Education

High School Diploma or GED
RETA courses certification
HAZMAT training certification

Tools

Forklift
HVAC systems
Testing instruments (voltmeters, gauges)

Job description

Works independently, performs advance maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse. Reviews inspection and repair reports and observes progress of work on major overhauls to evaluate efficiency and work quality.

**What You’ll Do **:

• Performs 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.

• Reviews inspection and repair reports and observes progress of work on major overhauls to evaluate efficiency and work quality.

• Test, maintain, and evaluate equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, pyrometers, and pressure gauges. Test and calibrate HVAC equipment.

• Inspects completed work for compliance to blueprints, specifications, and safety standards.

• Troubleshoots equipment and recommends corrective action.

• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed.

• Maintain batteries and charges in working order in accordance withy OSHA Standard.

• Conducts test of safety equipment (Exit signs, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.) to ensure OHSA and operational standards.

• Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift

• Answer after hours “call backs” as needed.

• Keeps work area clean and performs housekeeping duties as required.

• Performs related work and other job assignments as required.

What Experience and Education You Need :

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

• Candidates with RETA courses preferred. However, as a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to certify in (6) courses during the first 18 months.

• HAZMAT trained candidates are preferred. However, as a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to be trained in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification.

• Must be certified to test sprinkler systems (if facility has such systems.

• Must have a high level of knowledge with OSHA PSM program.

What Could Set You Apart :

• 8 plus years maintenance mechanic experience.

• Fully competent to a high degree in mechanical knowledge

• 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 overtime.

• Must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: they 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.

• Tools and Technology: Knowledge of various types of equipment in maintenance or other trade experience, ISO, SAP, Microsoft Programs and Forklift Certificate

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 & 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

• Able to work nights and weekends

• Able to pass a physical and respiratory exam

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.

**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 and complies with applicable employment laws.

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