Maintenance Technician

Lineage Logistics; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

7 holidays per year

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to keep our facility, equipment, and operations running safely and efficiently. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across the building, with a focus on material handling equipment and refrigeration systems.

You will work with machinery, electrical, plumbing, and building systems while strictly adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience or combination of experience and trade school in maintenance
• Capable of completing preventative maintenance with minimal supervision
• Fully proficient with power tools and hand tools
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical assets affecting facility operations
• Inspect and repair refrigeration systems as needed
• Maintain and service material handling equipment per manufacturer guidelines
• Document inspections and maintenance activities for leadership review
• Other duties as assigned by supervision

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Power tools

Welding

Electrical systems

Reading blueprints

Education

Trade school or equivalent

Tools

Refrigeration equipment

Material handling equipment

Building systems

Job description

We’re looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Technician to help keep our facility, equipment, and operations running safely and efficiently. In this role, you’ll perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs throughout the building, with a focus on material handling equipment (MHE) and other facility systems. Refrigeration experience is preferred, but we’re also open to candidates with a strong mechanical or maintenance background who are eager to learn. You’ll work with machinery, electrical systems, plumbing, building systems, and other equipment while following all company and safety standards.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform physical inspection and calibration, preventative maintenance, and repairs on all mechanical and electrical assets impacting the operation of the facility, physical structure, and exterior grounds
• Perform inspections and basic repairs of refrigeration system
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on material handling equipment per manufacturer and company guidelines to ensure continual and safe operation
• Maintain reporting of inspections, evaluations, preventive maintenance procedures and communicate all pertinent information regarding equipment operation and maintenance to leadership daily
• Other tasks as assigned

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate power tools, cutting torch and other welding apparatus to cut or join metal parts
• Utilize onsite motorized lift and rental equipment as needed while operating, inspecting, calibrating, and maintaining equipment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• 1 year experience or combination of experience and trade school in one or more of the following areas of maintenance: building maintenance, material handling equipment maintenance or refrigeration maintenance (ammonia, Freon and/or CO2)
• Capable of completing preventative maintenance with instructions and minimal supervision
• Fully proficient with, and capable of operating power and hand tools
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of the facility
• Possess problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload with demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs./23 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed
• Some locations require being comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud
• Some locations require demonstrated knowledge and practice of Working at Height

Benefits

• Safe, stable, reliable work environments
• Medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year

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.

At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. 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.