Battery Maintenance Technician

Sysco; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Sysco Front Royal is seeking a Battery Technician to inspect, recharge, repair, and replace batteries for electric industrial trucks in our warehouse. You will perform duties safely, accurately, and meet productivity goals while operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and battery changers.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to pass a functional capacity test, and willingness to work day and mid shifts. We offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must pass a functional capacity test.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; or one year warehouse related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification on material handling equipment or ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper battery charging and rotation to extend duty life cycle of battery.
• Perform battery changes as scheduled for all warehouse rolling equipment.
• Check and maintain fluid levels and specific gravity of battery cells.
• Monitor charging process.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs as necessary on portable battery changers and battery transfer machines as defined by manufacturer’s specifications.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs as necessary on batteries and stationary chargers as defined by manufacturer’s specifications.
• Maintain maintenance records on batteries and applicable equipment.
• Work effectively with immediate Supervisor to minimize warehouse shrink (product loss).
• Ensure that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sysco Front Royal is seeking a Battery Technician to inspect, recharge, repair, and replace batteries for electric industrial trucks in our warehouse. You will perform duties safely, accurately, and meet productivity goals while operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and battery changers.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to pass a functional capacity test, and willingness to work day and mid shifts. We offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.