Battery Technician - Material Handling Equipment

Albertsons; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Albertsons in Melrose Park, IL is seeking a Battery Technician to maintain and service industrial battery fleets in a fast-paced warehouse environment. You will change batteries, perform preventive maintenance, and conduct repairs on batteries, cables, cells, and charging equipment, while keeping meticulous logs and adhering to safety protocols.

The role requires the ability to operate forklifts and diagnostic tools, basic computer skills for CMMS entries, and a valid DOT license for potential

Qualifications

• Operate related equipment and tools including forklifts and diagnostic devices.
• Must have basic computer skills for logs and CMMS.
• Possess a DOT driver’s license and drive company vehicles.
• Ability to read and comprehend labeling on hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Change batteries for production, sanitation and maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance on batteries as scheduled.
• Repair batteries, cables, connectors, cells, and cases.
• Repair battery charging equipment as needed.
• Maintain a 5S work environment and accurate logs.
• Handle incoming/outgoing batteries including preparation and documentation.
• Assist with repairs of related fire protection systems as needed.

Skills

Operate hand and power tools

Forklift operation

Manual dexterity

Reading labels on hazardous materials

Basic computer skills

DOT driver's license

Team interaction

Tools

Forklifts

Diagnostic tools

Power tools

CMMS software

Job description

Description

Purpose:

To maintain the battery fleet per manufacture’s recommendations, and to provide safe, efficient and professional service to all internal customers.

Primary Job Functions:

• Change batteries as needed for production, sanitation and maintenance.

• Perform preventative maintenance on all batteries as scheduled.

• Perform repairs on batteries as needed to include cables, connectors, cells, and cases.

• Perform minor repairs to battery charging equipment (cables, connectors, etc.) as needed.

• Respond to and assist in hazardous cleanup from accidents involving a battery.

• Test battery performance using test equipment.

• Must maintain a 5S work environment at all times.

• Must maintain accurate battery logs

• Responsible for all incoming and outgoing batteries. This includes preparation and documentation.

• May be required to assist others with repairs of the Fire Protection/Suppression systems

• Other duties assigned by management

• Forklift batteries
• Industrial batteries
• Battery charging systems

Skills and Abilities to Perform Job:

• Must have the ability to operate work related equipment and tools (hand and power) to include powered equipment, forklifts, man-lifts, pallet jacks, and all types of testing equipment.

• Must possess basic computer skills

• A license (DOT) to drive company vehicles

• The ability to interact with all warehouse employees in a professional manor

• Must be able to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for maintenance, repair and service procedures

• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work at both ground level and in high places to perform job tasks and duties

• Mental alertness is necessary to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities and tasks

• Must have the ability to operate work related equipment and tools (hand and power) to include powered equipment, forklifts, man-lifts, pallet jacks and all types of diagnostic equipment

• Must have the ability to learn and follow Company and Distribution Center policies and procedures encompassing work orders, purchase requisitions/orders, spare parts and supplies inventories

• Must have the ability to read and comprehend all labeling on hazardous materials and equipment in the facility(s)

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to equipment and materials necessary to perform job functions

• Exposure to high-voltage current and equipment exists on the Complex with Utility provider equipment, welding equipment, back-up auxiliary generators, and switch gear

• Potential exposure to vehicle and equipment lubricants and solvents exists

• Work environment temperature ranges from -20F degrees to +80F degrees with appropriate PPE

• Exposure to work tasks may be required at second or third story levels (approximately 20’ to 40’) from finished floor levels

Equipment Used to Perform Job:

• A variety of hand tools

• Powered Industrial Trucks

• A variety of power tools

• A variety of diagnostic tools and devises

• Equipment manuals, documents, drawings, and schematics

• PC for CMMS work order entries.

• Proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) will be provided for all hazards