Industrial Maintenance Technician

Lineage Logistics; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe, stable work environment

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep warehouse and yard operations running safely and efficiently. The role involves hands-on maintenance of facility equipment, forklifts, roll-up doors, electrical systems, welding, and diesel/yard trucks, with refrigeration experience a plus.

You will perform inspections, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with the team to minimize downtime while following safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in industrial, warehouse, facility, fleet, or equipment maintenance.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Roll-up doors; Forklifts/material handling equipment; Electrical troubleshooting; Welding and fabrication; Diesel equipment or yard trucks; Mechanical equipment repair; Comfortable using hand and power tools; Basic computer skills; Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; Ability to work independently while also taking direction and working as part of a team; Strong attention to detail and commitment to working safely; Refrigeration experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on facility equipment, machinery, and physical structures
• Troubleshoot and repair roll-up doors, forklifts, material handling equipment, and other warehouse equipment
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs
• Complete welding and fabrication work as needed
• Perform maintenance and repairs on diesel equipment and yard trucks
• Assist with plumbing, mechanical, and building maintenance
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on material handling equipment following manufacturer and company guidelines
• Assist with basic refrigeration system inspections and maintenance under the direction of experienced team members
• Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, and other maintenance equipment
• Complete routine inspections and preventative maintenance to help minimize equipment downtime
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Work closely with the maintenance team and facility leadership to identify and resolve equipment issues
• Perform other maintenance-related duties as needed

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Forklifts

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding & fabrication

Diesel equipment

Mechanical repair

Hand tools

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting torches

Power tools

Electrical testing meters

Job description

Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–4:00 PM We’re looking for an Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our team and help keep our warehouse, equipment, and yard operations running safely and efficiently. This is a great opportunity for a hands‑on maintenance professional with experience working on warehouse equipment, forklifts, roll‑up doors, electrical systems, welding, and diesel or yard trucks. Refrigeration experience is a plus.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on facility equipment, machinery, and physical structures
• Troubleshoot and repair roll‑up doors, forklifts, material handling equipment, and other warehouse equipment
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs
• Complete welding and fabrication work as needed
• Perform maintenance and repairs on diesel equipment and yard trucks
• Assist with plumbing, mechanical, and building maintenance
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on material handling equipment following manufacturer and company guidelines
• Assist with basic refrigeration system inspections and maintenance under the direction of experienced team members
• Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, and other maintenance equipment
• Complete routine inspections and preventative maintenance to help minimize equipment downtime
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Work closely with the maintenance team and facility leadership to identify and resolve equipment issues
• Perform other maintenance‑related duties as needed

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in industrial, warehouse, facility, fleet, or equipment maintenance

• Experience with one or more of the following:
• Roll‑up doors
• Forklifts/material handling equipment
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Welding and fabrication
• Diesel equipment or yard trucks
• Mechanical equipment repair
• Comfortable using hand and power tools
• Basic computer skills
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently while also taking direction and working as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to working safely
• Refrigeration experience is a plus.

What You Can Expect

You’ll work in a hands‑on environment where no two days are exactly the same. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of equipment and facility systems while continuing to build your maintenance skill set. We’re looking for someone who enjoys fixing things, troubleshooting problems, working with their hands, and keeping equipment running safely and reliably.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., with heavier lifting possible depending on the facility
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including refrigerated and freezer environments
• Ability to work around varying noise levels and industrial equipment
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment
• Ability to work at heights when required by the facility

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

• Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.

About Lineage Logistics

At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day. Working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain. At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature‑controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain. Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family‑owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature‑controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide. As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award‑winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.