Warehouse Maintenance & Battery Assistant

Americold; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is hiring a Maintenance Assistant to support general maintenance and repair activities throughout the warehouse. You will assist with battery maintenance, operate forklifts, and help ensure safety equipment is tested and compliant with OSHA standards.

The role requires basic mechanical aptitude, math and documentation skills, and may involve HAZMAT training. Candidates should be able to work nights/weekends and follow instructions precisely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude required.
• Mathematical and documentation skills necessary.
• May be expected to participate in HAZMAT responder training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining batteries and chargers in working order in accordance with OSHA Standard.
• Conducts Preventative Maintenance and Repairs on the batteries and chargers as needed.
• Work in the battery changing room to facilitate and manage the battery changing process.
• Capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack and battery changer.
• Cleans, lubricates bearings, gears of other machinery parts using rags, brushes and a grease gun.
• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed.
• Assist in conducting 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.
• Assist in keeping accurate preventive maintenance records.
• Keeps work area clean and performs housekeeping duties as required.
• Performs related work and other job assignments as required

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

Mathematical skills

Documentation skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Americold is hiring a Maintenance Assistant to support general maintenance and repair activities throughout the warehouse. You will assist with battery maintenance, operate forklifts, and help ensure safety equipment is tested and compliant with OSHA standards.

The role requires basic mechanical aptitude, math and documentation skills, and may involve HAZMAT training. Candidates should be able to work nights/weekends and follow instructions precisely.